| 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 | $129.98 | 8.255% | $140.7098 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 7.691% | $265.1999 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.33 | 4.731% | $74.7046 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.27 | 13.405% | $208.9714 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.75 | 13.272% | $236.4553 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 7.297% | $252.8347 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 11.361% | $265.4958 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.64 | $1,444.3715 | $1,444.37 | $1,444.35 | $1,444.40 | |