| 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 | 11.709% | $272.4024 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.84 | 3.589% | $64.0594 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.93 | 9.798% | $166.8161 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.92 | 13.257% | $38.4168 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.33 | 10.358% | $91.9613 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.80 | 5.425% | $36.6879 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.43 | 10.240% | $58.9012 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.10 | $729.2451 | $729.25 | $729.20 | $729.30 | |