| 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 | $228.30 | 5.674% | $241.2537 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.57 | 7.656% | $136.2602 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.52 | 4.436% | $238.6571 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.36 | 13.398% | $7.2121 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.44 | 6.728% | $133.8796 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.91 | 13.526% | $146.3464 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.81 | 11.615% | $92.4284 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.91 | $996.0375 | $996.04 | $996.05 | $996.10 | |