| 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 | $238.59 | 13.793% | $271.4987 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.33 | 10.501% | $199.2665 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.66 | 12.684% | $203.5749 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.53 | 5.676% | $223.5364 | $223.54 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.40 | 13.175% | $88.7292 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.33 | 7.216% | $154.7449 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.83 | 12.775% | $245.6578 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.67 | $1,387.0084 | $1,387.01 | $1,387.00 | $1,387.00 | |