| 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 | $136.59 | 3.625% | $141.5414 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.69 | 4.828% | $163.2067 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.62 | 8.768% | $222.5611 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.56 | 13.116% | $31.1748 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.59 | 4.455% | $260.7092 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.67 | 7.764% | $121.4177 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.66 | 9.319% | $124.252 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.38 | $1,064.8629 | $1,064.86 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.90 | |