| 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 | $242.57 | 12.156% | $272.0568 | $272.06 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 11.365% | $202.4059 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.93 | 8.438% | $181.0156 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.39 | 12.289% | $130.6932 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.36 | 12.366% | $29.6197 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.39 | 5.431% | $163.8292 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.29 | 12.341% | $271.0676 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.68 | $1,250.6880 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.65 | $1,250.70 | |