| 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 | $224.95 | 9.725% | $246.8264 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.78 | 5.713% | $145.6514 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 13.843% | $183.2531 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.51 | 7.462% | $124.1294 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.29 | 11.466% | $177.5542 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.35 | 12.162% | $27.3114 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.46 | 8.506% | $271.7641 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.31 | $1,176.4900 | $1,176.48 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.60 | |