| 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 | $216.80 | 13.663% | $246.4214 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.69 | 5.724% | $139.2279 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.52 | 9.740% | $137.7456 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.42 | 12.536% | $168.1513 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.28 | 8.353% | $264.6847 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.85 | 4.386% | $261.8523 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.75 | 5.702% | $76.8982 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.31 | $1,294.9814 | $1,294.98 | $1,295.00 | $1,295.00 | |