| 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 | $139.72 | 6.668% | $149.0365 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.39 | 7.791% | $139.4708 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.40 | 8.162% | $218.9199 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 12.517% | $160.2692 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.26 | 8.355% | $252.7489 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.31 | 7.593% | $265.0123 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.78 | 13.594% | $203.0834 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.30 | $1,388.5410 | $1,388.54 | $1,388.50 | $1,388.50 | |