| 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 | $242.82 | 12.234% | $272.5266 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.55 | 5.490% | $54.3801 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.88 | 10.550% | $239.7608 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.40 | 12.529% | $236.761 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 9.852% | $234.5999 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.77 | 4.239% | $174.8818 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.90 | 10.537% | $262.9675 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.88 | $1,475.8777 | $1,475.88 | $1,475.90 | $1,476.00 | |