| 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 | $242.75 | 11.365% | $270.3385 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 7.279% | $86.1987 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.74 | 3.227% | $110.1845 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.89 | 12.620% | $182.3205 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 11.819% | $230.0452 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.67 | 6.610% | $18.838 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 4.724% | $137.4712 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.40 | $1,035.3966 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.30 | |