| 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 | $138.25 | 5.504% | $145.8593 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.31 | 7.843% | $210.6282 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.96 | 10.366% | $237.2428 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.58 | 8.852% | $192.2109 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.53 | 12.105% | $80.1887 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.79 | 7.613% | $191.3252 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.67 | 11.288% | $252.2565 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.09 | $1,309.7116 | $1,309.72 | $1,309.75 | $1,309.70 | |