| 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 | $243.60 | 11.585% | $271.8211 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.43 | 12.117% | $275.1688 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.46 | 5.197% | $57.2903 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.58 | 4.720% | $124.177 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.34 | 7.396% | $225.8967 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.65 | 9.243% | $249.7841 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.46 | 11.295% | $13.8674 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.52 | $1,218.0054 | $1,218.01 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.10 | |