| 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 | $209.44 | 3.730% | $217.2521 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 3.772% | $245.5972 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.59 | 12.824% | $155.2345 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.73 | 4.372% | $182.3692 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.25 | 3.536% | $35.4611 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.33 | 7.392% | $150.7032 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.73 | 6.534% | $148.86 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.74 | $1,135.4773 | $1,135.47 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.60 | |