| 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 | $240.65 | 13.392% | $272.8778 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.59 | 5.752% | $225.8757 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.80 | 5.352% | $227.3496 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.58 | 5.178% | $9.0243 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 12.774% | $20.0061 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.48 | 3.279% | $198.7914 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.43 | 6.472% | $263.4437 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.27 | $1,217.3686 | $1,217.37 | $1,217.40 | $1,217.30 | |