| 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 | $238.65 | 8.698% | $259.4078 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.38 | 6.358% | $147.1782 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.73 | 8.295% | $70.0994 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.89 | 10.225% | $137.66 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.83 | 13.817% | $245.6512 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.83 | 13.745% | $159.0496 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.47 | 7.731% | $225.6641 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.78 | $1,244.7103 | $1,244.71 | $1,244.70 | $1,244.80 | |