| 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 | $131.77 | 5.215% | $138.6418 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 6.261% | $265.0999 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.79 | 5.655% | $256.5198 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.34 | 4.135% | $159.6806 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.73 | 6.405% | $42.2747 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.89 | 6.531% | $223.5979 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.71 | 12.717% | $238.6332 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.71 | $1,324.4479 | $1,324.44 | $1,324.45 | $1,324.40 | |