| 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 | $248.31 | 9.726% | $272.4606 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.58 | 8.487% | $45.1089 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.55 | 12.600% | $11.8793 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 5.615% | $148.1356 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.41 | 12.756% | $44.4371 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.88 | 7.761% | $72.0706 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.98 | 4.687% | $247.0404 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.97 | $841.1325 | $841.14 | $841.15 | $841.10 | |