| 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 | $136.41 | 5.259% | $143.5838 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.59 | 8.512% | $74.4284 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 7.399% | $258.2946 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 3.630% | $251.51 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.58 | 9.853% | $200.5696 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.53 | 12.740% | $69.3689 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.42 | 13.605% | $149.2997 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.73 | $1,147.0550 | $1,147.05 | $1,147.05 | $1,147.10 | |