| 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 | $138.34 | 5.811% | $146.3789 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.87 | 8.531% | $198.4706 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.92 | 5.197% | $70.3978 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.47 | 9.410% | $268.5687 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 12.478% | $18.7838 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.67 | 4.539% | $56.1061 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.43 | 11.562% | $261.5348 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.40 | $1,020.2407 | $1,020.24 | $1,020.25 | $1,020.30 | |