| 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 | $138.90 | 6.334% | $147.6979 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.81 | 5.317% | $251.5075 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 13.656% | $45.8147 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.58 | 11.708% | $245.2884 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.91 | 5.154% | $41.967 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.80 | 4.188% | $146.6967 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.43 | 6.751% | $238.5138 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.74 | $1,117.4860 | $1,117.49 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.50 | |