| 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 | $242.55 | 12.375% | $272.5656 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.90 | 9.525% | $13.0335 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.45 | 9.303% | $272.6563 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 4.170% | $227.799 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.87 | 12.536% | $230.5525 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 5.295% | $165.1552 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.93 | 10.786% | $54.2076 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.23 | $1,235.9697 | $1,235.98 | $1,235.95 | $1,236.10 | |