| 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 | $204.30 | 11.391% | $227.5718 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 8.551% | $84.2356 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 13.225% | $181.9526 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.55 | 12.519% | $16.3715 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.86 | 10.819% | $274.676 | $274.68 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.68 | 8.720% | $239.9233 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.67 | 12.492% | $248.2361 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.36 | $1,272.9669 | $1,272.97 | $1,272.95 | $1,273.00 | |