| 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 | $137.32 | 6.308% | $145.9821 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.45 | 11.122% | $247.1909 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.35 | 4.633% | $78.841 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.80 | 13.610% | $256.5314 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.55 | 7.248% | $39.1991 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.69 | 4.425% | $202.2608 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.66 | 9.719% | $69.8471 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.82 | $1,039.8524 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 | $1,039.80 | |