| 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 | $247.52 | 8.435% | $268.3983 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.50 | 13.319% | $71.9576 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 13.709% | $265.4878 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.47 | 13.416% | $32.2895 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.47 | 12.550% | $268.398 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.33 | 4.592% | $46.3656 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 12.733% | $225.0489 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.40 | $1,177.9457 | $1,177.96 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.00 | |