| 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 | $129.92 | 6.418% | $138.2583 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.35 | 8.502% | $218.4688 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 7.762% | $183.7127 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.99 | 5.729% | $109.9476 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 11.411% | $244.7922 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 7.278% | $251.4596 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.37 | 8.380% | $79.5184 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.23 | $1,226.1576 | $1,226.16 | $1,226.10 | $1,226.20 | |