| 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 | $118.69 | 7.217% | $127.2559 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 3.326% | $247.6001 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.71 | 9.476% | $216.445 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.46 | 5.217% | $238.2744 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.96 | 3.715% | $98.4878 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.53 | 7.416% | $237.9587 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.68 | 10.742% | $196.7664 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.66 | $1,362.7883 | $1,362.80 | $1,362.75 | $1,362.90 | |