| 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 | $242.71 | 12.131% | $272.1532 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.88 | 11.696% | $101.5093 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 12.496% | $170.9602 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.48 | 10.781% | $198.8297 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.64 | 11.772% | $114.7228 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.41 | 13.515% | $237.7118 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.40 | 4.571% | $168.7776 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.49 | $1,264.6646 | $1,264.66 | $1,264.65 | $1,264.70 | |