| 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 | $141.52 | 5.565% | $149.3956 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.34 | 11.338% | $223.0545 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.46 | 7.644% | $156.579 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.68 | 8.829% | $130.2465 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.61 | 6.119% | $140.7244 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.27 | 4.309% | $223.5029 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.75 | 11.788% | $74.6185 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.63 | $1,098.1214 | $1,098.12 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.10 | |