| 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 | $140.25 | 6.657% | $149.5864 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.49 | 9.645% | $70.7101 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.87 | 6.500% | $222.4466 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.79 | 7.451% | $260.8803 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.72 | 8.668% | $258.3256 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 13.734% | $131.3628 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 11.125% | $265.0998 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.18 | $1,358.4116 | $1,358.42 | $1,358.45 | $1,358.40 | |