| 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 | $246.87 | 12.357% | $277.3757 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.35 | 5.643% | $194.7529 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.61 | 6.314% | $188.8243 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.63 | 4.216% | $61.1018 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.40 | 5.117% | $142.3284 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.87 | 3.635% | $46.501 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.50 | 5.163% | $125.6698 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.23 | $1,036.5539 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.60 | |