| 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 | $245.40 | 6.715% | $261.8786 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.69 | 3.815% | $231.1856 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 3.795% | $237.2339 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.96 | 9.452% | $179.4575 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 6.505% | $40.7701 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 11.869% | $145.385 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.38 | 4.489% | $38.0131 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.23 | $1,133.9238 | $1,133.93 | $1,133.95 | $1,134.00 | |