| 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 | $126.83 | 11.398% | $141.2861 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.67 | 3.163% | $125.5184 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.48 | 5.677% | $260.4727 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 4.571% | $250.6881 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.34 | 12.698% | $9.399 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.81 | 10.520% | $277.1952 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.61 | 7.259% | $193.7205 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.47 | $1,258.2800 | $1,258.29 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.30 | |