| 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 | $242.32 | 11.693% | $270.6545 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 10.422% | $217.2774 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 8.358% | $202.2285 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.58 | 9.334% | $223.6755 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.69 | 6.424% | $18.8264 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.77 | 4.278% | $212.4873 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.99 | 13.583% | $42.0144 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.75 | $1,187.1640 | $1,187.17 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 | |