| 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 | $241.95 | 12.590% | $272.4115 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.73 | 9.828% | $252.3079 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.31 | 6.265% | $263.8666 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.87 | 3.515% | $14.3575 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 5.853% | $230.2514 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.58 | 12.165% | $242.927 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 5.203% | $17.8424 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.92 | $1,293.9643 | $1,293.97 | $1,293.95 | $1,294.00 | |