| 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 | $141.30 | 5.685% | $149.3329 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 5.830% | $253.2829 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.27 | 4.182% | $234.6908 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 10.180% | $184.827 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.59 | 6.185% | $149.2855 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.52 | 10.139% | $242.8785 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 12.358% | $247.0977 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.68 | $1,461.3953 | $1,461.40 | $1,461.50 | $1,461.40 | |