| 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 | $130.25 | 6.394% | $138.5782 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.78 | 8.752% | $260.7655 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.74 | 10.789% | $211.3189 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.69 | 13.465% | $274.2336 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 11.247% | $42.018 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.70 | 6.240% | $218.5357 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.95 | 5.672% | $263.0704 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.88 | $1,408.5203 | $1,408.53 | $1,408.50 | $1,408.50 | |