| 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 | $240.36 | 13.168% | $272.0106 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.93 | 9.570% | $204.8192 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 11.661% | $9.8708 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 5.577% | $204.2915 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.60 | 11.268% | $109.7102 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.25 | 4.350% | $227.7439 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.82 | 9.836% | $269.9989 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.30 | $1,298.4451 | $1,298.44 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.40 | |