| 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 | $125.68 | 13.589% | $142.7587 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.32 | 6.360% | $175.8344 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.31 | 3.748% | $239.9795 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.35 | 8.308% | $218.0782 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.83 | 13.687% | $35.0497 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 8.356% | $264.0852 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 3.332% | $255.0957 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.08 | $1,330.8814 | $1,330.89 | $1,330.95 | $1,330.90 | |