| 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 | $245.87 | 12.317% | $276.1538 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.81 | 11.483% | $275.1512 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.49 | 4.202% | $126.595 | $126.60 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.94 | 7.297% | $212.3837 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.68 | 7.575% | $63.125 | $63.13 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.38 | 12.483% | $184.8996 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 11.860% | $271.7303 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.09 | $1,410.0386 | $1,410.04 | $1,410.10 | $1,410.10 | |