| 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 | $129.59 | 8.333% | $140.3887 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.28 | 13.851% | $256.4835 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.94 | 13.828% | $208.2369 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.29 | 12.289% | $113.7375 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.52 | 10.421% | $60.2015 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 5.320% | $250.1455 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.43 | 5.609% | $235.9622 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.56 | $1,265.1558 | $1,265.16 | $1,265.20 | $1,265.10 | |