| 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 | $135.27 | 7.396% | $145.2746 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 12.458% | $87.4698 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.86 | 5.584% | $90.6544 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 13.595% | $199.6091 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 4.796% | $252.0239 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.86 | 10.480% | $27.4653 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 4.529% | $237.9812 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.65 | $1,040.4783 | $1,040.47 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.60 | |