| 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 | $239.80 | 13.616% | $272.4512 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 6.823% | $7.8088 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 8.297% | $40.0157 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.38 | 3.543% | $198.1606 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.43 | 10.837% | $277.5691 | $277.57 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.61 | 7.317% | $142.3131 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.80 | 3.620% | $198.7432 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.28 | $1,137.0617 | $1,137.06 | $1,137.00 | $1,137.10 | |