| 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 | $134.99 | 5.585% | $142.5292 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.67 | 5.388% | $193.5661 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.38 | 9.144% | $271.0919 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.65 | 7.562% | $247.0161 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.54 | 12.635% | $27.6406 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.37 | 6.827% | $200.1617 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.82 | 3.378% | $137.3067 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.42 | $1,219.3123 | $1,219.32 | $1,219.30 | $1,219.30 | |