| 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 | $115.40 | 13.738% | $131.2537 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.77 | 4.116% | $248.5978 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.94 | 7.684% | $256.2233 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.51 | 13.355% | $204.6171 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.53 | 4.465% | $220.9748 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.74 | 3.709% | $27.7318 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.59 | 3.410% | $183.6458 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.48 | $1,273.0443 | $1,273.04 | $1,273.00 | $1,273.00 | |