| 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 | $242.64 | 12.210% | $272.2663 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 5.659% | $125.4172 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 10.730% | $56.3394 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.77 | 4.716% | $234.323 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.64 | 7.374% | $164.9694 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.65 | 13.363% | $40.4139 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.49 | 8.498% | $79.7352 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.77 | $973.4644 | $973.47 | $973.40 | $973.40 | |