| 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 | $241.44 | 12.426% | $271.4413 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.31 | 12.363% | $279.0086 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 6.283% | $139.7409 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.62 | 3.857% | $54.6496 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 12.590% | $31.9643 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.42 | 11.390% | $227.7034 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.84 | 12.355% | $149.2524 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.50 | $1,153.7605 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.75 | $1,153.70 | |