| 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 | $220.85 | 6.625% | $235.4813 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.88 | 3.432% | $135.3718 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.45 | 12.530% | $280.7061 | $280.71 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.97 | 7.794% | $143.3337 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.90 | 7.342% | $114.7486 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.55 | 9.443% | $47.6624 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.44 | 9.576% | $187.8571 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.04 | $1,145.1610 | $1,145.16 | $1,145.15 | $1,145.20 | |