| 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 | $230.70 | 7.375% | $247.7141 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 13.309% | $169.4989 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.76 | 12.197% | $129.8792 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.55 | 9.598% | $219.7988 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.79 | 12.372% | $155.9611 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.50 | 4.402% | $125.8044 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.46 | 8.416% | $95.9048 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.35 | $1,144.5613 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.60 | |