| 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 | $230.87 | 7.151% | $247.3795 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 11.825% | $129.4263 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.67 | 3.706% | $187.3656 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.72 | 7.657% | $146.1121 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.73 | 7.131% | $78.9877 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.45 | 6.727% | $159.5035 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.32 | 12.510% | $271.5091 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.50 | $1,220.2838 | $1,220.29 | $1,220.30 | $1,220.30 | |