| 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 | $244.53 | 11.500% | $272.651 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.30 | 13.408% | $162.5137 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.42 | 3.571% | $129.8987 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.40 | 10.518% | $35.8078 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.44 | 6.705% | $255.4945 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 4.762% | $240.345 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.64 | 4.411% | $220.9754 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.15 | $1,317.6861 | $1,317.69 | $1,317.70 | $1,317.70 | |