| 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 | $242.65 | 12.117% | $272.0519 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 9.805% | $37.6741 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.96 | 8.267% | $55.1729 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.51 | 3.202% | $81.0239 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.52 | 8.815% | $88.706 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.68 | 7.245% | $242.0305 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.58 | 6.685% | $92.3679 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.21 | $869.0272 | $869.02 | $868.95 | $869.10 | |