| 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 | $136.86 | 5.493% | $144.3777 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.26 | 13.708% | $211.7925 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.25 | 10.825% | $205.3033 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.36 | 6.874% | $244.0575 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.35 | 8.174% | $111.7978 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.93 | 11.448% | $252.9089 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.70 | 5.780% | $6.0295 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.71 | $1,176.2672 | $1,176.27 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.30 | |