| 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 | $116.26 | 12.553% | $130.8541 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.78 | 5.759% | $250.4162 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.55 | 9.230% | $150.2459 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.50 | 9.848% | $249.9042 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.79 | 8.142% | $143.6018 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.99 | 10.637% | $248.9222 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 11.180% | $264.1414 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.45 | $1,438.0858 | $1,438.08 | $1,438.05 | $1,438.00 | |