| 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 | $139.61 | 3.617% | $144.6597 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.88 | 10.450% | $266.052 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.60 | 8.218% | $91.5524 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.37 | 12.568% | $15.0503 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.73 | 8.397% | $162.3028 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 8.150% | $238.8817 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 10.815% | $253.1901 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.55 | $1,171.6890 | $1,171.68 | $1,171.70 | $1,171.90 | |