| 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 | $130.26 | 9.490% | $142.6217 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 12.379% | $157.6228 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.52 | 5.224% | $250.9803 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.55 | 6.198% | $114.2159 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.69 | 5.144% | $256.2254 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 10.227% | $19.8298 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.49 | 4.810% | $228.9994 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.76 | $1,170.4953 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.40 | |