| 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 | $104.30 | 12.322% | $117.1518 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 11.214% | $265.2565 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.59 | 11.641% | $77.691 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 13.550% | $183.1902 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.95 | 9.528% | $144.5222 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.74 | 4.361% | $254.3695 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.58 | 13.248% | $258.8623 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.00 | $1,301.0435 | $1,301.04 | $1,301.00 | $1,301.20 | |