| 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 | $140.37 | 5.771% | $148.4708 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.43 | 13.843% | $181.4999 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.52 | 12.863% | $174.3959 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.60 | 3.746% | $13.072 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.75 | 8.439% | $190.5815 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.25 | 8.311% | $208.2279 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.56 | 7.372% | $246.4832 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.48 | $1,162.7312 | $1,162.73 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.80 | |