| 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 | $236.95 | 7.367% | $254.4061 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 10.517% | $55.8111 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.96 | 13.272% | $245.7549 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.60 | 9.683% | $89.5013 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.57 | 9.180% | $149.1071 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.90 | 13.759% | $278.5958 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.69 | 7.335% | $198.237 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.17 | $1,271.4133 | $1,271.42 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.40 | |