| 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 | $115.87 | 13.615% | $131.6457 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.60 | 8.413% | $253.2528 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.25 | 5.153% | $136.9618 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 13.741% | $170.2248 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.42 | 5.549% | $250.5944 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.86 | 6.752% | $267.7981 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.66 | 3.838% | $145.0202 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.32 | $1,355.4978 | $1,355.49 | $1,355.45 | $1,355.50 | |