| 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 | $137.47 | 5.737% | $145.3567 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 11.709% | $229.4056 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.47 | 5.533% | $74.3691 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.69 | 8.845% | $98.7115 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.84 | 12.310% | $261.5026 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 3.335% | $226.6757 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.77 | 12.653% | $159.7082 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.96 | $1,195.7294 | $1,195.74 | $1,195.70 | $1,195.80 | |