| 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 | $235.79 | 6.195% | $250.3972 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.79 | 4.850% | $139.2303 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.25 | 12.276% | $175.4313 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.60 | 11.135% | $160.7012 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.76 | 6.174% | $95.3018 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 6.639% | $244.6512 | $244.65 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 5.147% | $259.2715 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.19 | $1,324.9845 | $1,324.98 | $1,325.00 | $1,325.00 | |