| 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 | $241.87 | 12.675% | $272.527 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.67 | 3.540% | $78.3487 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 12.724% | $132.8678 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 8.782% | $214.0395 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.81 | 10.676% | $231.1026 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.42 | 3.258% | $117.1152 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.55 | 13.667% | $225.6858 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.95 | $1,271.6866 | $1,271.70 | $1,271.70 | $1,271.60 | |