| 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 | $240.75 | 12.659% | $271.2265 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.56 | 9.653% | $136.5838 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.58 | 4.299% | $145.5805 | $145.58 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.55 | 4.686% | $103.1681 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.78 | 10.598% | $175.6075 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.84 | 8.443% | $202.6149 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 3.673% | $228.5679 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.53 | $1,263.3492 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.40 | |