| 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 | $136.67 | 5.780% | $144.5695 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.74 | 4.297% | $101.9399 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.91 | 10.154% | $179.4519 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.82 | 5.736% | $68.5381 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.82 | 12.473% | $278.7306 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 12.314% | $272.3615 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.38 | 11.383% | $235.4414 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.84 | $1,281.0329 | $1,281.03 | $1,281.05 | $1,281.00 | |