| 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 | $241.87 | 12.643% | $272.4496 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.66 | 13.751% | $47.3887 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.72 | 6.326% | $39.0429 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.78 | 9.663% | $10.725 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.47 | 11.234% | $158.4751 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.93 | 6.467% | $126.6212 | $126.62 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.82 | 13.813% | $184.1722 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.25 | $838.8747 | $838.88 | $838.90 | $838.80 | |