| 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 | $249.29 | 9.169% | $272.1474 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.77 | 5.849% | $87.6112 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.67 | 11.701% | $58.8329 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 3.438% | $51.4397 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.75 | 12.341% | $271.5844 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.86 | 6.566% | $57.3964 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.96 | 13.156% | $124.4263 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.03 | $923.4383 | $923.44 | $923.50 | $923.30 | |