| 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 | $125.70 | 6.214% | $133.511 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.35 | 6.180% | $230.7822 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.52 | 5.552% | $242.263 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.25 | 13.575% | $158.1532 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.83 | 12.381% | $156.0185 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.97 | 7.381% | $269.4941 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 9.364% | $126.2826 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.09 | $1,316.5046 | $1,316.49 | $1,316.50 | $1,316.60 | |