| 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 | $141.99 | 5.140% | $149.2883 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 13.189% | $91.3548 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 5.221% | $262.4948 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.34 | 6.725% | $235.1579 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.43 | 3.819% | $147.8694 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.33 | 12.552% | $280.6259 | $280.63 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 5.747% | $130.3332 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.52 | $1,297.1243 | $1,297.12 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.20 | |