| 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 | $116.70 | 12.737% | $131.5641 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.92 | 8.761% | $208.7341 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.53 | 7.708% | $203.0619 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.56 | 9.494% | $250.2595 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.57 | 10.533% | $36.0006 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.95 | 10.273% | $275.6274 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 8.588% | $141.9354 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.94 | $1,247.1830 | $1,247.18 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.20 | |