| 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 | $245.79 | 10.845% | $272.4459 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.46 | 10.248% | $244.1552 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 6.721% | $166.314 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.77 | 3.305% | $98.9352 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.53 | 4.409% | $180.1368 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.71 | 12.477% | $55.9123 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.68 | 13.144% | $239.5032 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.78 | $1,257.4026 | $1,257.41 | $1,257.40 | $1,257.30 | |