| 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 | $242.74 | 11.665% | $271.0556 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.73 | 5.219% | $234.3543 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.75 | 8.843% | $262.0395 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 3.171% | $253.0888 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.92 | 8.311% | $17.2431 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.80 | 6.620% | $149.0548 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.57 | 7.743% | $72.8019 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.82 | $1,259.6380 | $1,259.63 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.70 | |