| 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 | $248.60 | 9.583% | $272.4233 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 5.820% | $86.1904 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.60 | 6.818% | $168.3452 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.91 | 7.675% | $237.8648 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.84 | 12.552% | $148.3886 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.49 | 11.639% | $48.5518 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.33 | 10.322% | $87.5184 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.22 | $1,049.2825 | $1,049.28 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 | |