| 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 | $125.91 | 7.128% | $134.8849 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.48 | 7.253% | $261.1396 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.98 | 10.793% | $137.3612 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 7.787% | $170.0771 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.32 | 8.348% | $239.7958 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 13.335% | $284.2215 | $284.22 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 13.774% | $263.4892 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.85 | $1,490.9693 | $1,490.97 | $1,491.00 | $1,491.00 | |