| 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 | $240.87 | 12.200% | $270.2561 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.89 | 9.541% | $13.0244 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.97 | 11.348% | $254.9535 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 13.813% | $255.8061 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 13.819% | $17.6875 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 11.616% | $201.3553 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.61 | 13.241% | $42.5899 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.04 | $1,055.6728 | $1,055.68 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.80 | |