| 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 | $246.83 | 8.333% | $267.3983 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.65 | 7.724% | $120.2738 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.88 | 8.860% | $178.3998 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.78 | 10.421% | $54.9676 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.87 | 11.392% | $231.5506 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 13.143% | $139.7542 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.29 | 10.466% | $237.8223 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.82 | $1,230.1666 | $1,230.16 | $1,230.10 | $1,230.30 | |