| 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 | $130.50 | 7.332% | $140.0683 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.81 | 12.827% | $267.1856 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.28 | 9.728% | $156.121 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.27 | 8.263% | $154.0258 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.89 | 6.694% | $265.5507 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.46 | 9.484% | $15.8314 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.25 | 3.732% | $242.9922 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.46 | $1,241.7750 | $1,241.78 | $1,241.80 | $1,241.80 | |