| 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 | $140.87 | 5.451% | $148.5488 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.60 | 6.562% | $44.3298 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.34 | 6.292% | $239.5184 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.97 | 3.655% | $255.9968 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.96 | 4.336% | $95.9474 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 4.556% | $260.1562 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.48 | 8.620% | $103.7104 | $103.71 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.04 | $1,148.2078 | $1,148.22 | $1,148.20 | $1,148.10 | |