| 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 | $244.26 | 13.350% | $276.8687 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.35 | 5.557% | $62.6481 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.35 | 6.265% | $228.8417 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.45 | 11.772% | $253.1077 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.80 | 11.414% | $239.3173 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 12.540% | $99.823 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 5.507% | $128.0433 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.27 | $1,288.6498 | $1,288.65 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.50 | |