| 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 | $144.60 | 5.440% | $152.4662 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.64 | 9.750% | $228.9824 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 9.704% | $263.2018 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.98 | 7.601% | $204.4204 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.71 | 9.424% | $113.4836 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 7.145% | $182.8858 | $182.89 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.35 | 8.155% | $129.083 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.89 | $1,274.5232 | $1,274.52 | $1,274.55 | $1,274.60 | |