| 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 | $136.54 | 5.798% | $144.4566 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.54 | 3.560% | $30.5916 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.43 | 10.663% | $56.914 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.45 | 6.649% | $218.0439 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 7.460% | $220.6154 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.57 | 9.169% | $135.9918 | $135.99 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 12.434% | $281.6584 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.34 | $1,088.2717 | $1,088.27 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.30 | |