| 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 | $130.85 | 5.171% | $137.6163 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.63 | 5.756% | $89.5013 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.96 | 5.435% | $260.3823 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.25 | 13.503% | $159.188 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.76 | 4.740% | $253.2194 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 3.650% | $220.4946 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.84 | 6.588% | $127.7351 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.02 | $1,248.1370 | $1,248.14 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.10 | |