| 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 | 9.652% | $272.5949 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.51 | 9.288% | $265.0343 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.70 | 4.232% | $241.5055 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.70 | 11.735% | $53.2976 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.80 | 8.568% | $22.5821 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.80 | 7.772% | $34.2715 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.88 | 8.296% | $115.7468 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.99 | $1,005.0327 | $1,005.03 | $1,005.05 | $1,005.00 | |