| 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 | $245.47 | 10.577% | $271.4334 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 3.190% | $72.9553 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 5.500% | $256.1751 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.42 | 9.855% | $237.7482 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 10.438% | $76.9422 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.43 | 12.470% | $260.2893 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 3.815% | $237.0304 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.83 | $1,412.5739 | $1,412.58 | $1,412.65 | $1,412.50 | |