| 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 | $139.90 | 5.665% | $147.8253 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.82 | 5.303% | $30.3483 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 6.174% | $257.5994 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 12.420% | $256.0366 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.53 | 12.870% | $202.6355 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 6.214% | $251.0262 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.98 | 12.625% | $82.1937 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.94 | $1,227.6650 | $1,227.68 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.50 | |