| 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 | $140.40 | 3.465% | $145.2649 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 7.760% | $234.3564 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.64 | 6.769% | $61.5417 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.82 | 5.645% | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.76 | 8.706% | $246.5017 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.97 | 3.754% | $205.4018 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.38 | 10.616% | $236.0324 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.45 | $1,241.9489 | $1,241.94 | $1,241.95 | $1,242.00 | |