| 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 | $230.37 | 5.246% | $242.4552 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.27 | 4.108% | $136.6626 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.26 | 9.827% | $149.6503 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.46 | 10.755% | $187.6854 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.46 | 4.342% | $151.7759 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.88 | 12.487% | $177.5945 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 12.104% | $272.693 | $272.69 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.95 | $1,318.5169 | $1,318.52 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.70 | |