| 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 | $136.50 | 5.752% | $144.3515 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.71 | 4.567% | $246.4749 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.56 | 13.234% | $199.926 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.88 | 6.820% | $178.2612 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.29 | 8.110% | $178.695 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.55 | 7.267% | $240.868 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.80 | 6.252% | $218.6666 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.29 | $1,407.2432 | $1,407.25 | $1,407.20 | $1,407.40 | |