| 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 | $238.41 | 13.774% | $271.2486 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.76 | 12.453% | $120.0548 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.79 | 10.552% | $236.3491 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.58 | 7.840% | $128.9551 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.59 | 7.351% | $144.4837 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 9.116% | $272.0698 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.70 | 4.567% | $56.1525 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.17 | $1,229.3136 | $1,229.31 | $1,229.30 | $1,229.40 | |