| 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 | $238.99 | 13.494% | $271.2393 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 4.802% | $165.3461 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.59 | 13.129% | $31.2123 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.83 | 11.151% | $138.7498 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.73 | 10.160% | $254.1722 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.49 | 7.127% | $74.4426 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.51 | 7.281% | $203.3082 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.91 | $1,138.4705 | $1,138.47 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.30 | |