| 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 | $133.38 | 5.350% | $140.5158 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.38 | 12.411% | $280.3306 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.88 | 9.804% | $123.9468 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.95 | 7.121% | $79.216 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.99 | 13.640% | $262.497 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.72 | 8.316% | $244.4909 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.32 | 7.462% | $172.2831 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.62 | $1,303.2802 | $1,303.29 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.20 | |