| 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 | $247.47 | 10.155% | $272.6006 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.67 | 13.750% | $229.3996 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.31 | 11.599% | $161.0485 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.67 | 13.600% | $126.8571 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 5.463% | $260.3987 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.72 | 3.874% | $84.8858 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.79 | 8.815% | $107.4983 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.54 | $1,242.6886 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.70 | |