| 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 | $136.55 | 5.780% | $144.4426 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.57 | 11.409% | $240.1644 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.49 | 12.323% | $239.7984 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.76 | 4.762% | $78.3201 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.43 | 6.707% | $205.3363 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 5.256% | $42.9023 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.53 | 8.181% | $260.2078 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.09 | $1,211.1719 | $1,211.17 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.10 | |