| 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 | $238.37 | 13.471% | $270.4808 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.88 | 11.314% | $209.1367 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.43 | 9.675% | $212.1444 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.96 | 7.651% | $201.2643 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 13.164% | $141.9303 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.95 | 6.259% | $6.3224 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.41 | 5.633% | $190.5725 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.42 | $1,231.8514 | $1,231.84 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.80 | |