| 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 | $136.27 | 5.844% | $144.2336 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.90 | 5.292% | $37.7998 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.97 | 7.774% | $239.2259 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.29 | 5.593% | $226.2752 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.68 | 7.335% | $97.3314 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.66 | 13.486% | $170.978 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.62 | 9.288% | $84.8293 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.39 | $1,000.6732 | $1,000.68 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.60 | |