| 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 | $242.62 | 12.457% | $272.8432 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.78 | 3.581% | $176.8956 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.77 | 4.472% | $60.3535 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.31 | 7.203% | $47.5016 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.27 | 3.768% | $51.1265 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 6.234% | $76.3185 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.68 | 13.528% | $172.1993 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.27 | $857.2382 | $857.24 | $857.25 | $857.20 | |