| 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 | $242.35 | 12.531% | $272.7189 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.75 | 3.537% | $167.4711 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.45 | 13.487% | $142.3694 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 10.792% | $79.7592 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.57 | 8.326% | $123.0258 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 4.672% | $71.1142 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.45 | 8.828% | $11.3725 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.50 | $867.8311 | $867.83 | $867.75 | $867.90 | |