| 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 | $210.30 | 8.620% | $228.4279 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.70 | 7.521% | $15.8056 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.63 | 8.597% | $228.7379 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.89 | 12.397% | $131.3809 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.91 | 13.401% | $181.3395 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 11.252% | $271.0432 | $271.04 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.36 | 12.164% | $256.1377 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.42 | $1,312.8727 | $1,312.88 | $1,312.95 | $1,312.70 | |