| 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 | $114.67 | 5.810% | $121.3323 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.28 | 8.475% | $254.1352 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.47 | 6.333% | $100.4528 | $100.45 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.75 | 4.574% | $154.5081 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.94 | 10.679% | $194.7286 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.61 | 6.638% | $230.9886 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 12.480% | $218.5374 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.01 | $1,274.6830 | $1,274.69 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.60 | |