| 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 | $130.25 | 6.499% | $138.7149 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.60 | 13.830% | $220.3749 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.95 | 5.635% | $210.1608 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.39 | 3.573% | $147.4776 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.43 | 4.556% | $78.8666 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.45 | 9.757% | $256.2277 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.65 | 12.180% | $191.4352 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.72 | $1,243.2577 | $1,243.26 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.30 | |