| 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 | $137.27 | 5.223% | $144.4396 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.69 | 11.534% | $227.1836 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.65 | 7.808% | $7.1692 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.32 | 9.770% | $91.4604 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.54 | 6.722% | $265.2469 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.66 | 6.471% | $84.8148 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.57 | 4.245% | $251.8246 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.70 | $1,072.1391 | $1,072.13 | $1,072.10 | $1,072.10 | |