| 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 | $246.85 | 13.516% | $280.2142 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.77 | 5.616% | $88.4745 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.89 | 3.630% | $221.6542 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.58 | 7.441% | $228.3981 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.92 | 8.770% | $102.1568 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 9.359% | $19.958 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.38 | 10.321% | $180.2424 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.64 | $1,121.0982 | $1,121.09 | $1,121.05 | $1,121.20 | |