| 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 | $241.73 | 12.820% | $272.7198 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.44 | 10.174% | $198.798 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 11.201% | $14.0558 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 7.305% | $116.7586 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.32 | 11.188% | $261.6476 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.83 | 9.601% | $56.8062 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.51 | 6.862% | $128.7794 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.28 | $1,049.5654 | $1,049.58 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.60 | |