| 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 | $243.88 | 11.696% | $272.4042 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.26 | 7.545% | $32.5431 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.73 | 11.632% | $30.9556 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 11.268% | $152.2591 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.35 | 8.192% | $203.7796 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.36 | 12.192% | $255.0797 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.26 | 4.186% | $180.5127 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.68 | $1,127.5340 | $1,127.53 | $1,127.55 | $1,127.60 | |