| 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 | $144.50 | 5.506% | $152.4562 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.37 | 5.111% | $225.3265 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.91 | 11.255% | $230.1977 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.91 | 9.847% | $37.2491 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 7.155% | $41.2654 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 11.617% | $278.7523 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.67 | 8.256% | $271.3653 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.61 | $1,236.6125 | $1,236.63 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.70 | |