| 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 | $127.50 | 8.431% | $138.2495 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.66 | 5.273% | $260.7191 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.63 | 3.422% | $231.2826 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.79 | 8.170% | $47.3676 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.30 | 13.155% | $194.9661 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.98 | 4.733% | $42.9196 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 3.603% | $226.2482 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.24 | $1,141.7527 | $1,141.76 | $1,141.70 | $1,141.70 | |