| 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 | $146.37 | 7.500% | $157.3478 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.26 | 13.671% | $261.7388 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.25 | 3.425% | $141.9508 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.29 | 11.510% | $238.9548 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.71 | 7.733% | $137.5858 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 3.479% | $237.236 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.78 | 6.382% | $74.2334 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.92 | $1,249.0474 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.00 | |