| 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 | $136.96 | 5.724% | $144.7996 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.43 | 13.448% | $268.2251 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 11.657% | $202.6016 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.36 | 5.295% | $27.7558 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.75 | 10.392% | $40.5691 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.78 | 12.762% | $234.2969 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.66 | 7.517% | $254.4497 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.39 | $1,172.6978 | $1,172.71 | $1,172.70 | $1,172.70 | |