| 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 | $244.27 | 11.529% | $272.4319 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.54 | 6.788% | $92.4143 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.43 | 9.448% | $23.4547 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.95 | 8.313% | $176.496 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.62 | 9.678% | $247.4555 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.86 | 13.282% | $25.8963 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.63 | 13.155% | $33.5278 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.30 | $871.6765 | $871.68 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |