| 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 | $242.90 | 12.272% | $272.7087 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.69 | 7.765% | $257.2243 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.72 | 10.758% | $273.2621 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 5.188% | $244.6252 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.38 | 7.801% | $157.7991 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 6.210% | $217.5393 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.33 | 9.612% | $183.4138 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,479.40 | $1,606.5725 | $1,606.57 | $1,606.55 | $1,606.50 | |