| 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 | $210.26 | 11.705% | $234.8709 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.74 | 9.755% | $145.6888 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.69 | 10.257% | $138.582 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.73 | 7.805% | $158.1823 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.71 | 5.339% | $245.1344 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.72 | 7.799% | $156.0067 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.56 | 5.598% | $164.2682 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.41 | $1,242.7333 | $1,242.73 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.80 | |