| 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 | $249.38 | 9.220% | $272.3728 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.52 | 5.356% | $55.333 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.45 | 12.298% | $188.043 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.93 | 8.704% | $87.9741 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 10.408% | $271.2504 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.91 | 12.588% | $237.4594 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.51 | 7.498% | $75.7968 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.38 | $1,188.2295 | $1,188.22 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.30 | |