| 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 | $103.95 | 11.385% | $115.7847 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.97 | 12.198% | $254.6558 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 5.212% | $262.5145 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.85 | 5.197% | $148.17 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.71 | 9.250% | $260.7907 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.27 | 10.586% | $165.0717 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.65 | 13.122% | $74.2646 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.91 | $1,281.2520 | $1,281.24 | $1,281.20 | $1,281.40 | |