| 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 | $233.57 | 3.778% | $242.3943 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.42 | 5.558% | $70.1116 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.35 | 10.192% | $221.8716 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.96 | 8.650% | $18.427 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.98 | 8.506% | $12.999 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.80 | 11.672% | $276.7232 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.62 | 12.433% | $280.6553 | $280.66 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.70 | $1,123.1820 | $1,123.18 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.20 | |