| 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 | $242.96 | 12.352% | $272.9704 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 8.707% | $24.4591 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.38 | 8.523% | $10.1795 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.85 | 7.621% | $60.1063 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 11.543% | $231.4294 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.55 | 9.376% | $31.2268 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.31 | 8.213% | $47.9492 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.03 | $678.3207 | $678.33 | $678.35 | $678.30 | |