| 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 | $246.52 | 10.510% | $272.4293 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.95 | 6.760% | $64.0026 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.44 | 9.488% | $195.3704 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.68 | 12.181% | $80.4113 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 9.847% | $209.0828 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.68 | 10.156% | $30.4912 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.60 | 5.750% | $198.387 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.21 | $1,050.1746 | $1,050.17 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.20 | |