| 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 | $10.90 | 13.405% | $12.3611 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.34 | 10.535% | $240.2368 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.39 | 9.677% | $206.6205 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.59 | 10.399% | $15.0032 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.94 | 7.838% | $246.8843 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.31 | 11.590% | $240.2644 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.68 | 3.818% | $200.0365 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.15 | $1,161.4068 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | |