| 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 | $240.66 | 12.823% | $271.5198 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.34 | 5.785% | $142.1116 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.87 | 12.220% | $189.5059 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.77 | 13.772% | $141.9533 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.60 | 13.798% | $113.3428 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.41 | 10.246% | $122.8251 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.48 | 13.586% | $277.6951 | $277.70 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.13 | $1,258.9536 | $1,258.96 | $1,258.95 | $1,258.90 | |