| 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 | $12.40 | 7.256% | $13.2997 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.65 | 8.721% | $157.2649 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 4.840% | $210.5187 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.95 | 4.255% | $142.7772 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.35 | 12.392% | $278.0016 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.30 | 8.330% | $270.0667 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.67 | 12.154% | $66.9223 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.12 | $1,138.8511 | $1,138.85 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.90 | |