| 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 | $238.71 | 13.741% | $271.5111 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.73 | 5.579% | $147.5255 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.47 | 3.728% | $83.4699 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.26 | 6.579% | $43.9745 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.31 | 6.605% | $177.2948 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.32 | 12.717% | $200.997 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 10.159% | $274.7035 | $274.70 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.17 | $1,199.4763 | $1,199.47 | $1,199.45 | $1,199.50 | |