| 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 | $241.84 | 12.575% | $272.2514 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.73 | 8.847% | $182.5691 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.85 | 7.598% | $210.7307 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.43 | 4.311% | $166.303 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 3.800% | $187.5355 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.64 | 12.570% | $246.123 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.71 | 5.420% | $84.0303 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.87 | $1,349.5430 | $1,349.54 | $1,349.55 | $1,349.50 | |