| 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 | $129.34 | 8.596% | $140.4581 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.84 | 13.604% | $258.8354 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.25 | 5.223% | $145.4708 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.66 | 9.559% | $177.1131 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 13.185% | $225.7362 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 3.685% | $258.6422 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 4.413% | $258.1611 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,353.23 | $1,464.4169 | $1,464.42 | $1,464.40 | $1,464.40 | |