| 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 | $243.76 | 11.748% | $272.3969 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.45 | 7.263% | $11.209 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 3.863% | $191.9181 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.81 | 8.188% | $25.7596 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.35 | 10.243% | $48.8928 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.73 | 7.310% | $163.8946 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.41 | 8.816% | $168.0228 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.29 | $882.0938 | $882.09 | $882.05 | $882.10 | |