| 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 | $239.85 | 13.568% | $272.3928 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.50 | 12.141% | $24.1103 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.66 | 10.542% | $183.1239 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.45 | 9.502% | $274.2478 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.35 | 5.390% | $102.5972 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.35 | 4.621% | $242.0407 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 7.344% | $185.0074 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.51 | $1,283.5201 | $1,283.52 | $1,283.50 | $1,283.40 | |