| 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 | $241.31 | 12.220% | $270.7981 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.64 | 13.659% | $142.8012 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 6.826% | $216.3333 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 8.534% | $216.9703 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.54 | 9.760% | $198.1607 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 8.312% | $249.8974 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.48 | 10.869% | $166.8357 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.11 | $1,461.7967 | $1,461.80 | $1,461.80 | $1,461.80 | |