| 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 | $242.95 | 12.158% | $272.4879 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.65 | 12.510% | $178.4971 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.84 | 3.196% | $176.3 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.55 | 7.278% | $48.8651 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.53 | 6.837% | $239.8811 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.68 | 6.481% | $121.0476 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.43 | 5.651% | $75.4665 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.63 | $1,112.5453 | $1,112.56 | $1,112.55 | $1,112.60 | |