| 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 | $134.81 | 5.527% | $142.2609 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.34 | 12.256% | $155.295 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.29 | 6.823% | $164.8172 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.50 | 6.747% | $217.2301 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.70 | 10.507% | $200.7912 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.67 | 7.543% | $244.8431 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 6.103% | $180.7252 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.64 | $1,305.9627 | $1,305.97 | $1,306.00 | $1,305.90 | |