| 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 | $246.53 | 10.531% | $272.4921 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.37 | 10.220% | $22.4518 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.93 | 7.685% | $269.1371 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 6.139% | $263.108 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.33 | 12.147% | $219.0567 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 6.314% | $8.1011 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.75 | 4.729% | $132.744 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.42 | $1,187.0908 | $1,187.09 | $1,187.10 | $1,187.10 | |