| 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 | $134.75 | 5.724% | $142.4631 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.50 | 5.506% | $64.8862 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.92 | 10.792% | $212.632 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.64 | 13.622% | $252.968 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.96 | 6.385% | $149.9603 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.84 | 10.205% | $243.3767 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.42 | 11.665% | $207.0492 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.03 | $1,273.3355 | $1,273.34 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.40 | |