| 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 | $244.40 | 11.503% | $272.5133 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.90 | 10.337% | $84.8492 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.72 | 5.728% | $230.191 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.25 | 10.656% | $54.4981 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.34 | 3.799% | $104.1519 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.90 | 3.682% | $218.6653 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.57 | 9.814% | $219.1558 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.08 | $1,184.0246 | $1,184.03 | $1,184.00 | $1,184.10 | |