| 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 | $238.61 | 8.737% | $259.4574 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.64 | 6.805% | $173.7077 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 4.627% | $146.1639 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.52 | 8.486% | $117.729 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.56 | 10.650% | $94.6721 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.86 | 4.426% | $143.9617 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.54 | 4.456% | $205.2978 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.43 | $1,140.9896 | $1,140.99 | $1,140.95 | $1,141.10 | |