| 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 | $247.72 | 3.513% | $256.4224 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.80 | 11.491% | $141.3706 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.70 | 5.830% | $197.5846 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.66 | 12.658% | $275.6291 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.45 | 7.679% | $254.607 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.73 | 6.397% | $103.9818 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.95 | 7.375% | $39.6751 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.01 | $1,269.2706 | $1,269.27 | $1,269.30 | $1,269.30 | |