| 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 | $229.55 | 13.425% | $260.3671 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 12.547% | $280.197 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.35 | 5.827% | $140.062 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.30 | 10.806% | $275.1313 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.43 | 7.401% | $130.417 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.78 | 11.624% | $227.4674 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.75 | 3.731% | $103.4717 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.12 | $1,417.1135 | $1,417.12 | $1,417.05 | $1,417.20 | |