| 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 | $242.64 | 12.164% | $272.1547 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.57 | 12.184% | $102.7269 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 6.760% | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.56 | 12.307% | $245.4582 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 3.388% | $50.3086 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.61 | 9.486% | $80.5926 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.78 | 12.355% | $63.7952 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.40 | $850.8862 | $850.89 | $850.90 | $851.00 | |