| 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 | $135.43 | 3.709% | $140.4531 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.48 | 8.260% | $265.7566 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 13.809% | $279.1621 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.65 | 6.128% | $166.2495 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.66 | 9.443% | $198.8142 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.96 | 9.110% | $217.0853 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.38 | 8.629% | $197.0313 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.85 | $1,464.5521 | $1,464.55 | $1,464.55 | $1,464.60 | |