| 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 | $242.98 | 12.820% | $274.13 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.51 | 7.747% | $218.1984 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.49 | 11.370% | $204.3528 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.47 | 6.528% | $250.8415 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.82 | 7.586% | $148.275 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.59 | 5.187% | $37.4361 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.50 | 6.350% | $39.8813 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.36 | $1,173.1151 | $1,173.12 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.10 | |