| 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 | $141.48 | 3.574% | $146.5365 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.39 | 5.773% | $239.4595 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 5.763% | $198.2422 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.73 | 4.356% | $149.9909 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.77 | 12.837% | $260.3939 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 8.440% | $130.6051 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.67 | 11.528% | $60.9724 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.92 | $1,186.2005 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.20 | |