| 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 | $242.82 | 12.533% | $273.2526 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 5.469% | $8.3321 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.61 | 8.153% | $50.4101 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.90 | 10.313% | $238.1658 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 8.178% | $216.7454 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 5.739% | $169.9966 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.54 | 6.402% | $135.7051 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.90 | $1,092.6077 | $1,092.62 | $1,092.60 | $1,092.60 | |