| 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 | $125.36 | 9.617% | $137.4159 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.26 | 7.499% | $90.5787 | $90.58 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.75 | 3.379% | $179.621 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.80 | 11.793% | $278.141 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.99 | 11.314% | $274.9344 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.76 | 9.457% | $246.0156 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.52 | 9.386% | $107.7671 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.44 | $1,314.4737 | $1,314.48 | $1,314.45 | $1,314.40 | |