| 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 | $137.63 | 6.297% | $146.2966 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 10.253% | $163.4611 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 3.707% | $254.0614 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.96 | 4.648% | $141.2329 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.83 | 7.589% | $55.7634 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.83 | 12.236% | $280.3992 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.93 | 3.663% | $209.3267 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.42 | $1,250.5413 | $1,250.54 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.60 | |