| 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 | $140.96 | 5.169% | $148.2462 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.70 | 9.530% | $227.4938 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 5.803% | $244.8281 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.88 | 10.631% | $156.9633 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.96 | 12.605% | $201.5179 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.37 | 7.315% | $196.7835 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.65 | 4.650% | $248.7007 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,321.92 | $1,424.5335 | $1,424.53 | $1,424.55 | $1,424.50 | |