| 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 | $244.73 | 11.126% | $271.9587 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 3.380% | $170.3702 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.71 | 7.497% | $254.4561 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.82 | 3.244% | $220.7563 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.33 | 4.111% | $5.5491 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.81 | 7.805% | $199.2344 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.52 | 10.715% | $169.9697 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.72 | $1,292.2945 | $1,292.30 | $1,292.25 | $1,292.40 | |