| 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 | $136.87 | 5.471% | $144.3582 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.38 | 4.324% | $129.7582 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.37 | 4.271% | $148.4506 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.80 | 12.361% | $231.2389 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 7.811% | $244.6663 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.65 | 11.309% | $236.6986 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.29 | 10.445% | $175.9278 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.30 | $1,311.0986 | $1,311.11 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.20 | |