| 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 | $139.30 | 5.725% | $147.2749 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.95 | 5.621% | $250.269 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.99 | 4.462% | $134.7455 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.56 | 12.790% | $66.0498 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 13.376% | $276.5241 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.61 | 8.800% | $263.9597 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.95 | 13.367% | $131.449 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.26 | $1,270.2720 | $1,270.27 | $1,270.20 | $1,270.20 | |