| 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 | $241.46 | 12.594% | $271.8695 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 6.456% | $256.3993 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 13.254% | $159.0426 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.75 | 12.814% | $62.8938 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 5.386% | $234.8316 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.35 | 5.779% | $57.4909 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.32 | 12.457% | $138.682 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.99 | $1,181.2097 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.25 | $1,181.20 | |