| 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 | $117.75 | 8.348% | $127.5798 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 6.475% | $173.2561 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.97 | 13.503% | $181.5707 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.57 | 9.241% | $248.5997 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.60 | 12.230% | $83.7236 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 6.386% | $259.9329 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.28 | 3.335% | $237.9598 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.22 | $1,312.6226 | $1,312.62 | $1,312.60 | $1,312.70 | |