| 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 | $218.54 | 10.765% | $242.0658 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.40 | 10.332% | $82.087 | $82.09 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.41 | 10.323% | $245.3694 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.85 | 9.230% | $128.7276 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.95 | 11.114% | $164.3932 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.95 | 8.597% | $160.6693 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 9.830% | $270.0171 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.95 | $1,293.3294 | $1,293.34 | $1,293.30 | $1,293.40 | |