| 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 | $247.87 | 11.580% | $276.5733 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.83 | 7.630% | $136.5071 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.92 | 12.549% | $101.2041 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.74 | 12.615% | $103.313 | $103.31 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.75 | 6.785% | $257.0849 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 9.846% | $38.7207 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.35 | 10.176% | $244.9763 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.71 | $1,158.3794 | $1,158.37 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.40 | |