| 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 | $202.57 | 8.530% | $219.8492 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.63 | 9.291% | $54.2411 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.34 | 4.171% | $180.57 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.27 | 5.393% | $144.673 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.28 | 4.444% | $254.0914 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 5.505% | $37.8868 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.58 | 6.815% | $251.6348 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.58 | $1,142.9463 | $1,142.94 | $1,142.95 | $1,142.90 | |