| 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 | $243.31 | 11.305% | $270.8162 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 8.259% | $247.3826 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.30 | 13.751% | $242.6309 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.82 | 8.297% | $186.0759 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.79 | 9.450% | $45.7392 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.98 | 8.286% | $186.2303 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.96 | 12.530% | $181.1283 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.67 | $1,360.0034 | $1,360.01 | $1,360.10 | $1,359.90 | |