| 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 | $126.35 | 11.382% | $140.7312 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 5.829% | $253.3123 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.65 | 8.389% | $217.4825 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.84 | 9.171% | $129.7388 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.60 | 5.601% | $239.2919 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.53 | 4.501% | $112.3699 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.93 | 3.348% | $149.7823 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.26 | $1,242.7089 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.70 | |