| 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 | $136.92 | 5.472% | $144.4123 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 6.275% | $74.1906 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.86 | 12.105% | $36.8377 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.80 | 9.747% | $268.6607 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.71 | 8.297% | $27.8432 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.29 | 8.326% | $215.8829 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 6.599% | $238.0569 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.71 | $1,005.8843 | $1,005.88 | $1,005.90 | $1,005.90 | |