| 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 | $136.70 | 5.445% | $144.1433 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.47 | 5.655% | $128.3391 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.69 | 6.629% | $223.5904 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.57 | 9.285% | $267.2783 | $267.28 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 8.633% | $187.5766 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.77 | 10.765% | $69.5272 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.68 | 8.165% | $260.3315 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.55 | $1,280.7864 | $1,280.79 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.70 | |