| 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 | $139.56 | 5.550% | $147.3056 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.62 | 6.508% | $232.8478 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.88 | 7.592% | $211.8271 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 6.166% | $48.1357 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.38 | 5.512% | $187.1572 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.68 | 11.585% | $112.3438 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.81 | 8.397% | $267.5346 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.27 | $1,207.1518 | $1,207.16 | $1,207.20 | $1,207.00 | |