| 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 | $227.76 | 7.749% | $245.4091 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 5.238% | $145.9546 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.81 | 11.511% | $19.8601 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.64 | 4.857% | $140.1309 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 7.180% | $31.0179 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.50 | 12.582% | $242.6142 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.28 | 12.250% | $140.6268 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.62 | $965.6136 | $965.61 | $965.60 | $965.60 | |