| 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 | $138.36 | 5.775% | $146.3503 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.51 | 5.571% | $219.0704 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.88 | 6.241% | $94.427 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.31 | 13.777% | $130.0585 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.77 | 7.314% | $172.5287 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.88 | 9.452% | $122.4549 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 5.668% | $265.0048 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.50 | $1,149.8946 | $1,149.89 | $1,149.90 | $1,150.00 | |