| 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 | $243.74 | 11.625% | $272.0748 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.84 | 11.783% | $279.2786 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.29 | 5.248% | $136.0751 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 10.661% | $144.5122 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.41 | 13.245% | $66.1464 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.38 | 5.211% | $193.988 | $193.99 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 3.843% | $157.4156 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.84 | $1,249.4907 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.50 | |