| 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 | $218.82 | 9.756% | $240.1681 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.30 | 5.386% | $118.3485 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.35 | 8.609% | $108.9891 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.72 | 6.627% | $141.5154 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.74 | 13.550% | $272.2248 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 3.384% | $35.0162 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.69 | 9.741% | $256.4537 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.49 | $1,172.7158 | $1,172.72 | $1,172.65 | $1,172.70 | |