| 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 | $170.86 | 11.362% | $190.2731 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.28 | 11.575% | $60.5629 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 13.365% | $247.5098 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.47 | 11.293% | $246.4806 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.66 | 5.318% | $80.7368 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.25 | 10.377% | $271.8034 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 7.613% | $141.3604 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.21 | $1,238.7270 | $1,238.72 | $1,238.70 | $1,238.80 | |