| 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 | $240.67 | 12.345% | $270.3807 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.31 | 3.252% | $122.1574 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.62 | 6.826% | $201.4952 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.58 | 5.704% | $134.8572 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.62 | 11.205% | $28.4907 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.25 | 8.646% | $117.6093 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 13.267% | $252.1663 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.68 | $1,127.1568 | $1,127.17 | $1,127.15 | $1,127.30 | |