| 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 | $247.50 | 10.247% | $272.8613 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.68 | 6.457% | $141.2471 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.96 | 8.569% | $234.4656 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.83 | 12.763% | $68.5937 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.81 | 11.288% | $272.4442 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.39 | 12.497% | $223.1828 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.36 | 6.227% | $192.6533 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.53 | $1,405.4480 | $1,405.44 | $1,405.45 | $1,405.50 | |