| 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 | $248.54 | 3.102% | $256.2497 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.64 | 3.684% | $131.3054 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.33 | 12.767% | $39.8406 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.80 | 7.800% | $114.0524 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.58 | 6.350% | $227.1423 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 7.373% | $229.2414 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.76 | 9.741% | $140.2051 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.15 | $1,138.0369 | $1,138.04 | $1,138.05 | $1,137.90 | |