| 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 | $36.50 | 13.583% | $41.4578 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.67 | 13.559% | $259.6754 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.71 | 9.106% | $56.4187 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 7.263% | $239.7221 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.61 | 11.350% | $240.0817 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.95 | 10.865% | $277.1071 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.70 | 5.708% | $141.3316 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.63 | $1,255.7944 | $1,255.80 | $1,255.80 | $1,255.80 | |