| 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 | $240.52 | 12.408% | $270.3637 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.67 | 4.799% | $168.3806 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.35 | 11.680% | $225.9845 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.28 | 12.634% | $13.8315 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.96 | 13.129% | $105.1647 | $105.16 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 10.483% | $112.6706 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.68 | 3.449% | $212.7739 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.44 | $1,109.1695 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.30 | |