| 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 | $136.93 | 5.253% | $144.1229 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.40 | 11.724% | $244.0052 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 6.187% | $158.5053 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.82 | 12.141% | $58.1115 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.60 | 8.487% | $224.1341 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.65 | 12.504% | $281.9913 | $281.99 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.41 | 5.581% | $153.5253 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.08 | $1,264.3956 | $1,264.40 | $1,264.40 | $1,264.30 | |