| 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 | $203.37 | 11.785% | $227.3372 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.99 | 12.394% | $268.6104 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.90 | 4.798% | $168.62 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.44 | 9.729% | $39.9852 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.89 | 7.734% | $68.8313 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.78 | 12.625% | $60.5697 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 3.482% | $249.1536 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.14 | $1,083.1074 | $1,083.11 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.10 | |