| 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 | $140.57 | 4.243% | $146.5344 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.45 | 8.124% | $163.7538 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.94 | 13.325% | $86.059 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.26 | 5.782% | $158.948 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.50 | 3.104% | $254.1514 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.42 | 7.227% | $165.5799 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.27 | 11.720% | $211.4524 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.41 | $1,186.4789 | $1,186.47 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.60 | |