| 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 | $242.40 | 12.334% | $272.2976 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.69 | 13.406% | $266.1525 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.77 | 5.746% | $235.5704 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 10.181% | $91.0866 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.78 | 11.162% | $112.0291 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.58 | 6.195% | $231.0591 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.73 | 13.669% | $202.0239 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.62 | $1,410.2192 | $1,410.22 | $1,410.20 | $1,410.30 | |