| 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 | $133.56 | 5.850% | $141.3733 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.44 | 6.308% | $152.4882 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.90 | 7.363% | $240.3858 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.49 | 6.352% | $180.256 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.29 | 6.853% | $207.6047 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.77 | 6.453% | $12.5295 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.30 | 10.151% | $227.2415 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.75 | $1,161.8790 | $1,161.88 | $1,161.90 | $1,161.90 | |