| 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 | $127.50 | 11.625% | $142.3219 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.92 | 5.585% | $241.7052 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.87 | 8.866% | $266.5802 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.79 | 7.263% | $212.1555 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 9.840% | $144.3298 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.36 | 10.520% | $226.9639 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.29 | 11.691% | $256.0963 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.13 | $1,490.1528 | $1,490.16 | $1,490.15 | $1,490.20 | |