| 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 | $225.26 | 4.854% | $236.1941 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.86 | 10.269% | $213.7675 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.25 | 11.401% | $50.409 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.70 | 5.835% | $250.5114 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.61 | 10.325% | $161.7475 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.68 | 8.530% | $7.2498 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.49 | 3.278% | $219.4554 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.85 | $1,139.3347 | $1,139.34 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.30 | |