| 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 | $140.82 | 3.304% | $145.4727 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.99 | 3.671% | $196.9645 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.40 | 11.372% | $194.2328 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.86 | 13.672% | $255.6029 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.61 | 11.621% | $43.0969 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.41 | 7.546% | $260.7023 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.93 | 6.162% | $214.3729 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.02 | $1,310.4450 | $1,310.43 | $1,310.40 | $1,310.50 | |