| 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 | $212.70 | 10.617% | $235.2824 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.97 | 5.440% | $24.2196 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 11.739% | $268.0507 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.73 | 7.800% | $54.6869 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.28 | 12.508% | $88.0713 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.74 | 13.390% | $176.5936 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.72 | 13.658% | $272.461 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.03 | $1,119.3655 | $1,119.36 | $1,119.35 | $1,119.50 | |