| 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 | $140.59 | 5.874% | $148.8483 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.52 | 10.744% | $241.9978 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 5.337% | $144.2801 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.31 | 11.586% | $220.1703 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.41 | 9.481% | $193.1354 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.97 | 8.153% | $153.5448 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.91 | 5.874% | $102.6025 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.68 | $1,204.5792 | $1,204.58 | $1,204.60 | $1,204.50 | |