| 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 | $240.77 | 13.390% | $273.0091 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.63 | 3.261% | $214.4008 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.32 | 12.669% | $204.2914 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 10.805% | $156.1907 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.50 | 3.561% | $86.4734 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.66 | 13.734% | $183.8624 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.61 | 11.689% | $125.773 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.45 | $1,244.0008 | $1,243.99 | $1,243.95 | $1,244.10 | |