| 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 | $240.30 | 13.193% | $272.0028 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.46 | 5.803% | $202.5704 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.86 | 11.619% | $176.2018 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.36 | 3.140% | $155.0813 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.80 | 3.818% | $137.8703 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.30 | 3.511% | $63.4522 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.80 | 7.806% | $72.0144 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.88 | $1,079.1932 | $1,079.18 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.30 | |