| 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 | $240.79 | 9.325% | $263.2437 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.66 | 9.491% | $271.1654 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.51 | 13.282% | $124.0551 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.31 | 6.261% | $139.5313 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 8.279% | $238.1163 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.58 | 9.143% | $21.3702 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 12.158% | $87.001 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.33 | $1,144.4830 | $1,144.49 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.50 | |