| 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 | $239.49 | 7.825% | $258.2301 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.46 | 3.552% | $136.1295 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.75 | 8.869% | $163.0313 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.66 | 7.292% | $165.9378 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.48 | 12.804% | $6.1817 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.35 | 3.610% | $141.2722 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.61 | 13.741% | $214.5269 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.80 | $1,085.3095 | $1,085.31 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.20 | |