| 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 | $240.55 | 13.622% | $273.3177 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.72 | 12.629% | $176.5122 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 8.551% | $56.0123 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.54 | 11.333% | $96.3476 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.32 | 5.472% | $12.9942 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.66 | 12.650% | $167.4655 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.31 | 11.520% | $204.4273 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.70 | $987.0768 | $987.08 | $987.05 | $987.00 | |