| 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 | $246.27 | 10.672% | $272.5519 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.86 | 5.558% | $244.7468 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.70 | 6.627% | $188.4099 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.62 | 9.634% | $68.6528 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.59 | 13.870% | $242.0762 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.76 | 7.608% | $38.4806 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.80 | 12.205% | $228.6738 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.60 | $1,283.5920 | $1,283.59 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.70 | |