| 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 | $144.45 | 5.563% | $152.4858 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.29 | 8.243% | $41.4462 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.60 | 3.504% | $254.2058 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 11.108% | $163.1288 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.46 | 4.747% | $154.4599 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.78 | 11.570% | $130.2914 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.88 | 8.351% | $240.4092 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.28 | $1,136.4271 | $1,136.44 | $1,136.45 | $1,136.40 | |