| 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 | $240.65 | 7.748% | $259.2956 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.40 | 13.522% | $144.627 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.85 | 7.617% | $187.0922 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.40 | 3.861% | $230.9869 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.78 | 11.156% | $156.4854 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.79 | 11.850% | $52.3346 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.41 | 11.155% | $106.053 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.28 | $1,136.8747 | $1,136.88 | $1,136.95 | $1,136.90 | |