| 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 | $243.33 | 12.275% | $273.1988 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.69 | 10.531% | $246.1415 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.73 | 10.270% | $201.4964 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.97 | 11.848% | $230.3733 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.92 | 13.378% | $124.6251 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.77 | 5.559% | $113.7609 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.37 | 9.186% | $6.9551 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.78 | $1,196.5511 | $1,196.56 | $1,196.55 | $1,196.60 | |