| 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 | $240.72 | 13.160% | $272.3988 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.43 | 4.603% | $225.3462 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.40 | 6.528% | $237.9836 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.44 | 8.685% | $68.9498 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.90 | 10.244% | $48.3971 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 7.842% | $179.5354 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.31 | 3.451% | $85.1505 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.68 | $1,117.7614 | $1,117.77 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.70 | |