| 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 | $115.76 | 13.297% | $131.1526 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 7.293% | $257.9646 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.86 | 9.138% | $136.2697 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.94 | 12.728% | $243.4248 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.35 | 10.597% | $13.6587 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 7.665% | $20.0472 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 5.558% | $247.2802 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.22 | $1,049.7978 | $1,049.79 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.90 | |