| 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 | $136.50 | 5.625% | $144.1781 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 10.431% | $79.0023 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.43 | 3.144% | $197.4486 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.72 | 6.424% | $214.6785 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.87 | 10.758% | $270.1055 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 4.609% | $234.5857 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 13.342% | $181.1885 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.17 | $1,321.1872 | $1,321.20 | $1,321.25 | $1,321.20 | |