| 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 | $139.44 | 5.685% | $147.3672 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.42 | 10.231% | $270.5289 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 10.798% | $277.6819 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.48 | 13.465% | $225.2053 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.46 | 13.752% | $152.9509 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.25 | 8.659% | $44.8218 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.71 | 11.621% | $213.9886 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.38 | $1,332.5446 | $1,332.55 | $1,332.55 | $1,332.60 | |