| 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 | $242.55 | 12.710% | $273.3781 | $273.38 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.29 | 12.348% | $27.2893 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.95 | 5.139% | $107.1892 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 12.282% | $253.0163 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.54 | 5.401% | $92.268 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 12.741% | $280.5222 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.47 | 5.459% | $214.5774 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.96 | $1,248.2405 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.25 | $1,248.30 | |