| 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 | $218.75 | 5.667% | $231.1466 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.40 | 4.748% | $156.4935 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 3.259% | $236.2256 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.97 | 3.645% | $144.0355 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.33 | 6.134% | $9.9023 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.90 | 10.195% | $145.3472 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.49 | 8.629% | $217.7903 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.61 | $1,140.9410 | $1,140.95 | $1,141.00 | $1,140.80 | |