| 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 | $120.40 | 12.479% | $135.4247 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.53 | 6.826% | $267.6312 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.48 | 10.222% | $99.7289 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.42 | 13.406% | $276.0529 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.58 | 6.841% | $257.0381 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.36 | 12.662% | $204.3238 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.80 | 12.535% | $130.3155 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.57 | $1,370.5151 | $1,370.51 | $1,370.50 | $1,370.40 | |