| 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 | $143.98 | 5.754% | $152.2646 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.87 | 13.711% | $144.2651 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.37 | 4.176% | $91.0186 | $91.02 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.68 | 3.345% | $130.9174 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 12.544% | $272.953 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.31 | 4.319% | $199.5727 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 9.603% | $238.7153 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.54 | $1,229.7067 | $1,229.71 | $1,229.60 | $1,229.80 | |