| 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 | $128.50 | 13.519% | $145.8719 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 13.141% | $265.2025 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.87 | 4.611% | $79.3684 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.60 | 13.452% | $253.6787 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.38 | 4.111% | $141.9866 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 9.816% | $241.0242 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.44 | 4.407% | $118.4393 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.67 | $1,245.5716 | $1,245.57 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.60 | |