| 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 | $242.48 | 11.423% | $270.1785 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 6.143% | $257.3755 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.50 | 8.405% | $7.0463 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 8.462% | $83.4832 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 10.105% | $248.518 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 11.547% | $8.9015 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.32 | 5.393% | $249.0647 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.44 | $1,124.5677 | $1,124.57 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.60 | |