| 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 | $132.27 | 4.871% | $138.7129 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.82 | 8.225% | $245.4759 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.78 | 7.749% | $244.3532 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.64 | 6.762% | $264.3854 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.77 | 6.457% | $44.4671 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.57 | 13.859% | $155.4972 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.59 | 4.386% | $159.2826 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.44 | $1,252.1743 | $1,252.18 | $1,252.20 | $1,252.30 | |