| 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 | $240.94 | 12.165% | $270.2504 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 5.391% | $120.5357 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.74 | 10.415% | $104.6072 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.32 | 7.622% | $232.8079 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 12.495% | $209.9157 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.95 | 12.127% | $98.6157 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.88 | 5.184% | $147.1314 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.80 | $1,183.8640 | $1,183.88 | $1,183.85 | $1,183.80 | |