| 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 | $244.98 | 11.171% | $272.3467 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.45 | 7.496% | $242.3497 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.32 | 4.709% | $208.706 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.99 | 12.125% | $56.0513 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.53 | 8.818% | $253.0345 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.81 | 7.270% | $151.0469 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.77 | 6.343% | $78.4492 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.85 | $1,261.9843 | $1,261.99 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.80 | |