| 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 | $132.40 | 5.305% | $139.4238 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.54 | 4.699% | $246.608 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.79 | 12.772% | $254.6279 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.29 | 8.431% | $93.5651 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 9.495% | $44.3345 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.41 | 4.793% | $229.9263 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.58 | 10.801% | $256.593 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.50 | $1,265.0786 | $1,265.08 | $1,265.10 | $1,265.00 | |