| 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 | $240.40 | 12.724% | $270.9885 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.81 | 6.435% | $127.5198 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.36 | 6.353% | $219.4701 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 6.634% | $132.7167 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.82 | 5.637% | $46.2901 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.58 | 4.103% | $190.0713 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.61 | 3.667% | $248.3965 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.04 | $1,235.4530 | $1,235.46 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.50 | |