| 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 | $135.76 | 6.402% | $144.4514 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.44 | 4.716% | $259.1093 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 9.487% | $156.5226 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.80 | 4.811% | $128.7079 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.39 | 5.308% | $179.4343 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.61 | 10.673% | $194.3529 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 7.772% | $187.3508 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.80 | $1,249.9292 | $1,249.92 | $1,249.90 | $1,250.00 | |