| 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 | $123.88 | 13.218% | $140.2545 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.81 | 7.814% | $258.5488 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.25 | 10.242% | $71.9329 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 6.863% | $211.2682 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.74 | 7.442% | $161.9581 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.74 | 11.509% | $271.792 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.45 | 6.284% | $146.0874 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.57 | $1,261.8419 | $1,261.84 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.90 | |