| 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 | $242.86 | 13.626% | $275.9521 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 9.652% | $146.3525 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.85 | 13.829% | $200.1683 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.37 | 6.327% | $28.0384 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.49 | 7.848% | $231.3232 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.67 | 6.345% | $168.7376 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.87 | 11.506% | $268.5845 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.58 | $1,319.1566 | $1,319.15 | $1,319.15 | $1,319.20 | |