| 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 | $240.87 | 12.627% | $271.2847 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 13.361% | $198.2571 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.39 | 4.192% | $218.1676 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.37 | 6.786% | $119.9954 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.71 | 8.388% | $123.248 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.59 | 11.788% | $8.4847 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.76 | 10.245% | $195.9715 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.58 | $1,135.4090 | $1,135.41 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.50 | |