| 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 | $243.60 | 13.778% | $277.1632 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.88 | 11.648% | $145.0084 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.40 | 5.288% | $156.2474 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 7.276% | $129.3105 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.59 | 12.250% | $250.9798 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.58 | 13.858% | $106.5483 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.48 | 5.300% | $97.3814 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.07 | $1,162.6390 | $1,162.64 | $1,162.65 | $1,162.60 | |