| 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 | $240.82 | 12.850% | $271.7654 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.66 | 6.133% | $232.0704 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.96 | 7.570% | $63.4233 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.99 | 11.464% | $59.0648 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 4.586% | $52.9414 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.72 | 13.649% | $256.5285 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.80 | 4.359% | $209.5529 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.57 | $1,145.3467 | $1,145.34 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.40 | |