| 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 | $239.95 | 7.179% | $257.176 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.93 | 9.771% | $149.2117 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.63 | 8.315% | $257.3889 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.59 | 11.844% | $39.8053 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.59 | 12.636% | $31.0763 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.55 | 11.461% | $197.899 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.75 | 6.713% | $22.1429 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.99 | $954.7001 | $954.71 | $954.75 | $954.70 | |