| 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 | $245.73 | 12.481% | $276.3996 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.50 | 9.817% | $243.2447 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 6.612% | $160.3444 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.96 | 6.272% | $60.5325 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.57 | 8.660% | $11.4854 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.28 | 4.843% | $247.723 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.88 | 4.828% | $134.054 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.32 | $1,133.7836 | $1,133.77 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.70 | |