| 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 | $236.40 | 5.225% | $248.7519 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.66 | 11.542% | $147.9716 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.54 | 11.274% | $169.7374 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.84 | 5.555% | $262.6631 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.28 | 13.756% | $161.852 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.31 | 9.450% | $236.7513 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 6.653% | $207.5787 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.66 | $1,435.3060 | $1,435.30 | $1,435.30 | $1,435.50 | |