| 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 | $119.97 | 8.690% | $130.3954 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.66 | 5.497% | $246.5043 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 12.271% | $270.3149 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 10.303% | $255.3735 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 10.518% | $275.9745 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.78 | 6.529% | $30.659 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.42 | 9.594% | $179.0985 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.83 | $1,388.3201 | $1,388.31 | $1,388.25 | $1,388.40 | |