| 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 | $242.90 | 11.252% | $270.2311 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 13.376% | $99.3627 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.67 | 10.110% | $236.3731 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 12.687% | $133.5003 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.98 | 6.359% | $38.268 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.48 | 13.742% | $72.2034 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.38 | 10.304% | $237.5728 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.52 | $1,087.5114 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.60 | |