| 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 | $139.45 | 5.696% | $147.3931 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 12.808% | $190.4199 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.83 | 4.565% | $155.6241 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.36 | 5.326% | $13.0183 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.36 | 13.233% | $144.2135 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.74 | 5.494% | $208.6038 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.68 | 8.160% | $263.5643 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.22 | $1,122.8370 | $1,122.82 | $1,122.75 | $1,122.80 | |