| 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 | $129.33 | 8.128% | $139.8419 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.29 | 3.463% | $218.607 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.74 | 8.407% | $260.979 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.50 | 10.654% | $175.3866 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.71 | 13.251% | $220.511 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.35 | 12.859% | $80.5249 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.72 | 5.443% | $261.2034 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.64 | $1,357.0538 | $1,357.05 | $1,357.05 | $1,357.00 | |