| 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 | $140.75 | 5.350% | $148.2801 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 7.191% | $268.4813 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.73 | 6.874% | $189.9472 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.92 | 7.282% | $204.8228 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.87 | 3.741% | $236.3946 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 9.452% | $158.1362 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 13.774% | $6.4737 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.91 | $1,212.5359 | $1,212.53 | $1,212.55 | $1,212.50 | |