| 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 | $241.38 | 12.799% | $272.2742 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.89 | 13.853% | $49.9701 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.46 | 10.778% | $202.1255 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.73 | 11.284% | $40.8746 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.95 | 12.569% | $47.2227 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.30 | 3.203% | $254.189 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.78 | 3.255% | $232.0966 | $232.10 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.49 | $1,098.7527 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.80 | |