| 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 | $242.93 | 12.766% | $273.9424 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 7.560% | $7.9917 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 10.543% | $204.3498 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.93 | 12.411% | $238.2326 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.29 | 9.124% | $218.5645 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.65 | 8.333% | $7.2041 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.99 | 3.413% | $111.6757 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.08 | $1,061.9608 | $1,061.95 | $1,062.00 | $1,061.90 | |