| 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 | $241.78 | 5.363% | $254.7467 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 13.300% | $78.7322 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 13.424% | $280.7471 | $280.75 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.32 | 7.874% | $140.5814 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.81 | 7.286% | $107.0822 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.32 | 12.695% | $155.8797 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.25 | 13.141% | $121.3437 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.49 | $1,139.1130 | $1,139.11 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.00 | |