| 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 | $129.48 | 6.839% | $138.3351 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.63 | 7.379% | $70.4728 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 5.859% | $170.0837 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.25 | 4.427% | $226.8677 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 12.867% | $277.2239 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.26 | 13.763% | $79.9299 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.31 | 3.848% | $250.5956 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.22 | $1,213.5087 | $1,213.51 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.50 | |