| 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 | $240.68 | 12.694% | $271.2319 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.54 | 8.872% | $172.6057 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.75 | 8.233% | $236.7597 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.30 | 5.562% | $42.5415 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.52 | 3.545% | $42.9919 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 12.689% | $176.3583 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.85 | 3.125% | $106.0641 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.14 | $1,048.5531 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.60 | |