| 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 | $130.52 | 6.402% | $138.8759 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 8.224% | $262.4107 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 7.515% | $198.7522 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.54 | 4.574% | $25.6625 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 7.342% | $255.3129 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 3.350% | $170.0211 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 8.739% | $250.0018 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.66 | $1,301.0371 | $1,301.03 | $1,301.00 | $1,301.10 | |