| 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 | $242.89 | 12.450% | $273.1298 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.35 | 10.476% | $85.4532 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.82 | 12.788% | $176.8741 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.50 | 5.698% | $224.6083 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 5.552% | $28.7735 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.44 | 9.306% | $226.7444 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.44 | 12.555% | $188.4621 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.70 | $1,204.0454 | $1,204.03 | $1,204.00 | $1,204.10 | |