| 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 | $121.30 | 8.300% | $131.3679 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 9.448% | $139.5571 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.57 | 13.282% | $279.3194 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.41 | 5.178% | $232.8746 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.84 | 11.115% | $248.7198 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.70 | 7.213% | $107.9635 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 9.677% | $257.039 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.69 | $1,396.8413 | $1,396.84 | $1,396.75 | $1,396.90 | |