| 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 | $246.98 | 10.325% | $272.4807 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.40 | 10.500% | $136.357 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.44 | 8.767% | $55.9497 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 11.593% | $272.0079 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.74 | 5.373% | $235.7616 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.46 | 4.545% | $140.5712 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.63 | 9.841% | $38.0379 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.40 | $1,151.1660 | $1,151.17 | $1,151.15 | $1,151.20 | |