| 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 | $244.26 | 11.383% | $272.0641 | $272.06 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 10.140% | $27.3588 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 4.120% | $162.8541 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.73 | 8.419% | $88.6108 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.35 | 12.553% | $24.0301 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.40 | 12.756% | $115.4621 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.93 | 8.572% | $238.7824 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.92 | $929.1624 | $929.15 | $929.15 | $929.30 | |