| 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 | $137.54 | 5.695% | $145.3729 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.29 | 8.575% | $221.8079 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.89 | 10.296% | $269.0009 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.85 | 10.130% | $172.7389 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.46 | 4.838% | $224.8356 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.94 | 7.313% | $25.6907 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.32 | 3.634% | $192.0545 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.29 | $1,251.5014 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | |