| 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 | $240.36 | 13.463% | $272.7197 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.26 | 13.257% | $17.283 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.94 | 11.634% | $109.3343 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.50 | 12.479% | $155.7834 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.95 | 9.270% | $268.7496 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 6.502% | $250.94 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 3.696% | $88.909 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.37 | $1,163.7190 | $1,163.71 | $1,163.75 | $1,163.60 | |