| 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 | $250.52 | 9.552% | $274.4497 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.89 | 3.132% | $215.4324 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 5.530% | $18.6577 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.60 | 11.748% | $144.8254 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.78 | 12.797% | $224.2179 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.88 | 13.830% | $36.289 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.63 | 5.859% | $124.5219 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.98 | $1,038.3940 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.30 | |