| 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 | $120.34 | 9.457% | $131.7206 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 5.425% | $177.9785 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.41 | 6.640% | $129.4716 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.93 | 9.697% | $273.0687 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.96 | 3.170% | $153.682 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 11.534% | $273.5817 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 12.627% | $264.2793 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.40 | $1,403.7824 | $1,403.78 | $1,403.80 | $1,403.90 | |