| 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 | $238.90 | 13.369% | $270.8385 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.56 | 13.679% | $107.4949 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.51 | 11.808% | $160.4557 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.80 | 7.847% | $13.8044 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.61 | 4.118% | $188.0475 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.44 | 10.495% | $189.4326 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.68 | 4.809% | $12.2417 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.50 | $942.3153 | $942.31 | $942.35 | $942.20 | |