| 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 | $247.30 | 10.238% | $272.6186 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.84 | 12.718% | $64.0689 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.84 | 13.496% | $75.8607 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.54 | 4.870% | $242.816 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 7.719% | $227.2763 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.47 | 12.843% | $10.6862 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 11.142% | $277.4215 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.59 | $1,170.7482 | $1,170.76 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.80 | |