| 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 | $130.76 | 7.648% | $140.7605 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.54 | 11.328% | $46.2457 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.88 | 11.465% | $277.4141 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.86 | 10.444% | $275.9554 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.95 | 6.267% | $222.0449 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.73 | 7.692% | $219.4009 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.43 | 13.567% | $92.4776 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.15 | $1,274.2991 | $1,274.30 | $1,274.30 | $1,274.30 | |