| 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 | $135.63 | 8.675% | $147.3959 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.61 | 6.343% | $244.1742 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.94 | 4.652% | $187.2643 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.50 | 4.757% | $260.3211 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 12.709% | $41.1275 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.58 | 4.689% | $182.7661 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.97 | 4.456% | $217.2371 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.72 | $1,280.2862 | $1,280.29 | $1,280.25 | $1,280.30 | |