| 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 | $135.50 | 12.816% | $152.8657 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.65 | 3.335% | $220.7752 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.27 | 5.361% | $103.5383 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.93 | 8.600% | $256.22 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.60 | 11.527% | $262.7576 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.99 | 11.285% | $240.3645 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 9.511% | $8.3557 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.57 | $1,244.8770 | $1,244.89 | $1,244.85 | $1,245.00 | |