| 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 | $140.35 | 5.603% | $148.2138 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.96 | 12.161% | $164.8318 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.31 | 8.244% | $252.5441 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 5.475% | $257.8442 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.43 | 9.810% | $59.7696 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 12.375% | $42.3092 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.27 | 11.468% | $252.2186 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.43 | $1,177.7313 | $1,177.72 | $1,177.70 | $1,177.60 | |