| 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 | $140.65 | 4.825% | $147.4364 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 11.496% | $277.0341 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.69 | 9.547% | $57.7203 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.29 | 10.821% | $220.8552 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.55 | 5.253% | $134.2502 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.91 | 10.326% | $252.5472 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.71 | 11.680% | $167.1961 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.27 | $1,257.0395 | $1,257.05 | $1,257.05 | $1,257.00 | |