| 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 | $135.60 | 6.321% | $144.1713 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 5.536% | $249.5926 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 11.874% | $15.5169 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.86 | 12.724% | $264.7436 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.45 | 3.256% | $79.9718 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.81 | 10.404% | $216.1821 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.88 | 5.588% | $59.0026 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.97 | $1,029.1809 | $1,029.17 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.20 | |