| 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 | $244.39 | 13.106% | $276.4198 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.74 | 8.781% | $50.8442 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 13.529% | $187.1185 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.35 | 13.195% | $50.202 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.52 | 7.821% | $143.9626 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.64 | 7.553% | $238.3805 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.26 | 6.689% | $229.6587 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.72 | $1,176.5863 | $1,176.58 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.60 | |