| 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 | $242.84 | 11.357% | $270.4193 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.86 | 7.250% | $128.5499 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.43 | 10.221% | $136.0458 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.64 | 4.276% | $103.9006 | $103.90 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.34 | 11.220% | $263.9695 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.27 | 5.385% | $101.4541 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.74 | 4.450% | $225.3404 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.12 | $1,229.6796 | $1,229.68 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.60 | |