| 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 | $246.48 | 12.129% | $276.3756 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.71 | 7.861% | $117.2557 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.81 | 8.526% | $72.5062 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.81 | 13.684% | $233.973 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.27 | 3.576% | $236.4329 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.86 | 12.449% | $167.3916 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.74 | 7.231% | $134.8323 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.68 | $1,238.7673 | $1,238.77 | $1,238.80 | $1,238.80 | |