| 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 | $137.48 | 5.586% | $145.1596 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.38 | 12.288% | $245.2145 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.69 | 6.695% | $42.3472 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.37 | 3.624% | $195.1965 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.45 | 6.196% | $93.9304 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.95 | 7.852% | $56.0291 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.75 | 8.276% | $271.5021 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.07 | $1,049.3794 | $1,049.38 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 | |