| 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 | $117.42 | 12.266% | $131.8227 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 8.836% | $26.6648 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.32 | 9.615% | $209.7154 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 7.326% | $37.328 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.75 | 5.378% | $250.5362 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 6.618% | $211.7647 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.28 | 12.129% | $277.2726 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.67 | $1,145.1044 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.10 | |