| 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 | $116.25 | 8.784% | $126.4614 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 11.629% | $145.6982 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.46 | 9.871% | $201.5693 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.62 | 9.607% | $246.1992 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.60 | 10.441% | $154.1756 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.91 | 11.577% | $271.0317 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.82 | 4.579% | $144.1308 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.18 | $1,289.2662 | $1,289.27 | $1,289.30 | $1,289.30 | |