| 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 | $242.63 | 11.433% | $270.3699 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.98 | 5.705% | $257.8991 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 10.718% | $188.5528 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.68 | 9.782% | $130.2893 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 9.465% | $55.0718 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.68 | 10.625% | $49.4273 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.92 | 8.815% | $132.6672 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.50 | $1,084.2774 | $1,084.28 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.40 | |