| 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 | $246.29 | 12.232% | $276.4162 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.25 | 5.344% | $143.5312 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.87 | 3.820% | $87.0738 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.32 | 4.567% | $12.8827 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.85 | 13.627% | $166.8612 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 6.319% | $167.2079 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.75 | 10.491% | $173.1946 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.60 | $1,027.1676 | $1,027.16 | $1,027.15 | $1,027.20 | |