| 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 | $127.43 | 6.175% | $135.2988 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.44 | 9.374% | $246.5727 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.28 | 11.515% | $31.5364 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 8.252% | $244.3248 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.68 | 4.459% | $159.488 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.60 | 6.181% | $196.0101 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.32 | 5.388% | $218.4904 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.45 | $1,231.7212 | $1,231.72 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.70 | |