| 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 | $135.46 | 5.224% | $142.5364 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.91 | 10.660% | $174.7432 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 13.556% | $284.4124 | $284.41 | $284.40 | $284.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.93 | 10.492% | $193.2837 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.27 | 6.227% | $150.0669 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 3.590% | $53.6389 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 4.663% | $153.1115 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.10 | $1,151.7930 | $1,151.79 | $1,151.80 | $1,151.70 | |