| 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 | $240.50 | 13.226% | $272.3085 | $272.31 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.93 | 7.175% | $187.4812 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.65 | 11.242% | $235.4437 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 5.493% | $8.2179 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.25 | 6.507% | $111.0335 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.79 | 12.395% | $23.3669 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.66 | 9.628% | $91.7148 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.57 | $929.5665 | $929.56 | $929.55 | $929.50 | |