| 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 | $139.57 | 4.381% | $145.6846 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.80 | 9.857% | $259.0428 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.73 | 5.363% | $130.3656 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.75 | 4.643% | $155.6565 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.29 | 8.569% | $259.7948 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 8.219% | $38.8506 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.89 | 13.152% | $185.4448 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.93 | $1,174.8397 | $1,174.83 | $1,174.85 | $1,174.90 | |