| 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 | $156.65 | 9.425% | $171.4143 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.78 | 4.134% | $183.0467 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.80 | 12.385% | $281.8616 | $281.86 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.47 | 7.499% | $266.0278 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.71 | 4.688% | $132.6502 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 12.251% | $79.3951 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 7.745% | $261.0446 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.42 | $1,375.4403 | $1,375.44 | $1,375.45 | $1,375.40 | |