| 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 | $248.57 | 9.595% | $272.4203 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.64 | 7.712% | $232.2702 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.71 | 13.792% | $7.6354 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.49 | 13.485% | $216.1776 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.29 | 7.306% | $242.8227 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.64 | 10.230% | $221.1655 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 9.856% | $78.6569 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.94 | $1,271.1486 | $1,271.16 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.20 | |