| 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 | $139.78 | 3.343% | $144.4528 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.76 | 5.519% | $169.6323 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.32 | 10.184% | $207.4985 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.35 | 5.446% | $144.8301 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 6.735% | $262.1625 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 11.157% | $264.4203 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 11.327% | $84.4749 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.59 | $1,277.4714 | $1,277.46 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.50 | |