| 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 | $238.36 | 13.430% | $270.3717 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.79 | 8.448% | $18.2084 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.53 | 8.520% | $159.0144 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 8.729% | $214.5006 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.50 | 9.539% | $214.1487 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 3.144% | $152.3849 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.46 | 10.763% | $93.5504 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.66 | $1,122.1791 | $1,122.17 | $1,122.15 | $1,122.20 | |