| 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 | $242.30 | 13.125% | $274.1019 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.93 | 7.281% | $130.8077 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.71 | 5.254% | $8.1151 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.58 | 4.608% | $40.3578 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.27 | 4.582% | $120.5517 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 7.320% | $267.0336 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 9.859% | $275.4275 | $275.43 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.32 | $1,116.3953 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.40 | |