| 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 | $243.85 | 11.837% | $272.7145 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 9.858% | $190.6036 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.61 | 11.200% | $256.4383 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.97 | 7.321% | $248.9525 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.37 | 11.789% | $87.609 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.61 | 12.118% | $217.0717 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 13.641% | $168.1773 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.90 | $1,441.5669 | $1,441.56 | $1,441.55 | $1,441.60 | |