| 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 | $129.56 | 6.870% | $138.4608 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.53 | 12.597% | $276.4594 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.80 | 3.818% | $247.9174 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.98 | 12.512% | $160.8697 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.33 | 13.771% | $232.4683 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.92 | 13.737% | $160.2782 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.27 | 13.695% | $51.4697 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.39 | $1,267.9235 | $1,267.93 | $1,267.85 | $1,268.10 | |