| 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 | $248.53 | 11.137% | $276.2088 | $276.21 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.73 | 5.717% | $220.6631 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.27 | 12.625% | $141.0853 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 9.766% | $256.3804 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 9.427% | $264.2443 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.75 | 8.815% | $22.5791 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.57 | 7.562% | $141.5193 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.90 | $1,322.6803 | $1,322.68 | $1,322.70 | $1,322.70 | |