| 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 | $241.71 | 12.684% | $272.3685 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.56 | 11.469% | $263.6911 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.95 | 6.183% | $256.9098 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.51 | 12.785% | $71.6298 | $71.63 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.47 | 11.422% | $240.081 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.71 | 12.749% | $265.7607 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.79 | 5.357% | $30.3323 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.70 | $1,400.7732 | $1,400.77 | $1,400.80 | $1,400.80 | |