| 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 | $240.25 | 13.251% | $272.0855 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.49 | 11.868% | $48.6514 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.33 | 11.769% | $258.5552 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.79 | 6.492% | $227.6692 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.51 | 9.272% | $8.2063 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.27 | 4.134% | $213.7559 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.27 | 7.491% | $177.6504 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.91 | $1,206.5739 | $1,206.59 | $1,206.55 | $1,206.80 | |