| 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 | $241.88 | 11.280% | $269.1641 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.82 | 11.489% | $238.3858 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.93 | 10.322% | $185.2637 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.68 | 10.245% | $125.3265 | $125.33 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 9.836% | $19.3531 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.62 | 11.562% | $180.3065 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.71 | 11.194% | $200.9387 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.26 | $1,218.7384 | $1,218.74 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.80 | |