| 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 | $243.89 | 11.750% | $272.5471 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.84 | 7.380% | $81.437 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.38 | 6.464% | $209.074 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.61 | 11.398% | $216.7916 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.53 | 7.644% | $202.9412 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.74 | 7.832% | $48.244 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.96 | 11.589% | $91.4583 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.95 | $1,122.4932 | $1,122.49 | $1,122.50 | $1,122.40 | |