| 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 | $244.68 | 11.336% | $272.4169 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.80 | 11.228% | $244.4791 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.78 | 9.504% | $124.5937 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.78 | 8.259% | $70.1302 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.50 | 6.566% | $169.9728 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.71 | 13.151% | $75.483 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 8.262% | $232.3736 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.89 | $1,189.4493 | $1,189.44 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.50 | |