| 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 | $246.47 | 9.336% | $269.4804 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.58 | 6.557% | $239.3057 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.73 | 13.148% | $268.9867 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 13.633% | $195.8465 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.34 | 5.153% | $93.9437 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.84 | 5.124% | $72.3674 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.88 | 7.850% | $72.1301 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.19 | $1,212.0605 | $1,212.07 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.00 | |