| 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 | $130.45 | 6.669% | $139.1497 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 11.646% | $272.7512 | $272.75 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.79 | 12.158% | $191.5546 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.39 | 9.342% | $27.7619 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.96 | 9.167% | $197.5486 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.80 | 7.314% | $129.6353 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.84 | 8.205% | $266.0112 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.53 | $1,224.4125 | $1,224.41 | $1,224.40 | $1,224.40 | |