| 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 | $242.87 | 10.515% | $268.4078 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.56 | 5.561% | $231.7697 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.41 | 10.853% | $194.4472 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.27 | 7.521% | $146.5189 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 13.413% | $55.459 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.75 | 8.770% | $8.4297 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.47 | 5.404% | $231.3302 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.23 | $1,136.3625 | $1,136.37 | $1,136.35 | $1,136.30 | |