| 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 | $137.70 | 5.500% | $145.2735 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.98 | 7.583% | $242.0402 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.67 | 12.596% | $223.6945 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.62 | 8.705% | $65.897 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.40 | 7.620% | $184.4607 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.29 | 9.788% | $227.5795 | $227.58 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.95 | 12.170% | $135.6696 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.61 | $1,224.6150 | $1,224.61 | $1,224.60 | $1,224.70 | |