| 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 | $130.27 | 7.740% | $140.3529 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.56 | 10.839% | $236.7078 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.64 | 5.749% | $201.5999 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.94 | 8.798% | $244.7302 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.30 | 10.280% | $234.1244 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.85 | 6.749% | $256.0375 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.77 | 6.608% | $244.9532 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,441.33 | $1,558.5059 | $1,558.50 | $1,558.50 | $1,558.50 | |