| 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 | $138.87 | 5.452% | $146.4412 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.36 | 4.555% | $130.0246 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.52 | 5.265% | $250.0254 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.85 | 8.828% | $272.995 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.72 | 3.291% | $60.6525 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.90 | 5.672% | $80.205 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 3.439% | $249.8569 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.77 | $1,190.2006 | $1,190.21 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.20 | |