| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.28 | 12.284% | $272.0417 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.66 | 13.362% | $144.7179 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.69 | 7.687% | $255.9612 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.89 | 4.634% | $243.6821 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.85 | 8.428% | $50.7985 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 10.634% | $203.113 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.30 | 3.869% | $108.3354 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.26 | $1,278.6498 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 | |