| 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 | $140.29 | 5.124% | $147.4785 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.51 | 11.481% | $234.6787 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 10.481% | $87.976 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.39 | 11.496% | $195.5528 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.65 | 11.288% | $236.6539 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.54 | 7.361% | $242.142 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.48 | 13.295% | $124.0354 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.49 | $1,268.5173 | $1,268.52 | $1,268.60 | $1,268.60 | |