| 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 | $130.38 | 13.794% | $148.3646 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.59 | 11.563% | $260.6 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.58 | 9.710% | $104.8608 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.98 | 12.809% | $72.1752 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.46 | 13.800% | $163.2575 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.90 | 13.567% | $284.9396 | $284.94 | $284.95 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.98 | 13.173% | $256.8801 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.87 | $1,291.0778 | $1,291.08 | $1,291.10 | $1,291.20 | |