| 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 | $242.88 | 12.319% | $272.8004 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.26 | 11.283% | $60.3822 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.67 | 4.246% | $247.7615 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.98 | 6.526% | $54.307 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.61 | 3.578% | $23.419 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.59 | 11.206% | $277.5591 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.67 | 6.670% | $254.5893 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.66 | $1,190.8185 | $1,190.82 | $1,190.80 | $1,190.90 | |