| 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 | 11.395% | $270.4114 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.59 | 5.489% | $107.1663 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.87 | 11.567% | $75.7205 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.50 | 10.764% | $263.0645 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.89 | 5.552% | $125.4908 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.26 | 10.592% | $72.1723 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 9.669% | $187.4353 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.77 | $1,101.4611 | $1,101.46 | $1,101.40 | $1,101.50 | |