| 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 | $244.85 | 5.295% | $257.8148 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.64 | 8.833% | $220.5392 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.61 | 13.856% | $112.2734 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.38 | 5.699% | $94.4738 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.32 | 3.391% | $149.2139 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.58 | 11.206% | $135.2043 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 12.654% | $169.8034 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.11 | $1,139.3228 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.30 | |