| 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 | $248.90 | 9.298% | $272.0427 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 5.801% | $141.4665 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.41 | 8.709% | $64.584 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 7.536% | $25.0666 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.60 | 8.211% | $266.8483 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.38 | 4.199% | $54.5794 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.53 | 10.797% | $27.1785 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.84 | $851.7660 | $851.77 | $851.80 | $851.80 | |