| 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 | $238.86 | 13.552% | $271.2303 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.85 | 13.760% | $109.039 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.85 | 10.397% | $226.1483 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 6.618% | $85.0492 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 3.809% | $193.8633 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.59 | 8.258% | $138.1264 | $138.13 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.70 | 13.340% | $260.342 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.37 | $1,283.7985 | $1,283.80 | $1,283.85 | $1,283.60 | |