| 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 | $140.29 | 3.622% | $145.3713 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.56 | 5.612% | $233.9939 | $233.99 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.47 | 7.675% | $250.3121 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 10.310% | $244.1932 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.72 | 10.220% | $248.7886 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.31 | 3.719% | $238.8752 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.42 | 10.804% | $178.8598 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,433.14 | $1,540.3941 | $1,540.39 | $1,540.40 | $1,540.50 | |