| 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 | $213.55 | 12.786% | $240.8545 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.27 | 5.623% | $80.5587 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.58 | 7.177% | $29.5594 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.31 | 8.538% | $173.9973 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 11.860% | $277.2003 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.97 | 3.833% | $227.3631 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 5.639% | $65.8976 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.87 | $1,095.4309 | $1,095.43 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.60 | |