| 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 | $231.77 | 5.778% | $245.1617 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.66 | 3.658% | $220.4391 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.67 | 12.194% | $182.506 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.28 | 11.856% | $145.726 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.49 | 8.272% | $40.5912 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 4.506% | $178.12 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.40 | 10.514% | $259.0448 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.71 | $1,271.5888 | $1,271.59 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.50 | |