| 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 | $242.29 | 12.368% | $272.2564 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 3.257% | $81.4801 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.51 | 10.300% | $41.3735 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.36 | 3.167% | $32.3532 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 12.415% | $56.1963 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.70 | 3.557% | $253.404 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.62 | 13.481% | $234.4744 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.38 | $971.5379 | $971.53 | $971.50 | $971.70 | |