| 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 | $125.40 | 8.255% | $135.7518 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 3.349% | $14.9546 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.89 | 7.475% | $228.8035 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 4.682% | $260.4279 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 12.839% | $166.3247 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.88 | 11.779% | $274.8422 | $274.84 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.47 | 3.592% | $161.0545 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.29 | $1,242.1592 | $1,242.14 | $1,242.15 | $1,242.20 | |