| 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 | $136.92 | 6.835% | $146.2785 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.83 | 4.807% | $186.3783 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.94 | 7.534% | $248.339 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.86 | 11.741% | $242.3215 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.87 | 5.111% | $236.3631 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.97 | 8.230% | $193.6992 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.84 | 8.693% | $234.603 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.23 | $1,487.9826 | $1,487.98 | $1,488.00 | $1,488.00 | |