| 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 | $136.77 | 5.599% | $144.4278 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 8.824% | $53.6502 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.31 | 4.430% | $196.6521 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.80 | 3.873% | $220.003 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.45 | 4.832% | $245.7786 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 10.424% | $32.8732 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.49 | 5.691% | $189.7048 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.89 | $1,083.0897 | $1,083.08 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.20 | |