| 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 | $134.34 | 7.718% | $144.7084 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.34 | 3.649% | $225.2707 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.53 | 13.439% | $48.2456 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.68 | 7.694% | $258.121 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.38 | 9.312% | $268.2298 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.74 | 8.275% | $104.7452 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.40 | 7.590% | $258.6464 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.41 | $1,307.9671 | $1,307.98 | $1,307.95 | $1,307.80 | |