| 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 | $136.84 | 5.668% | $144.5961 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.97 | 8.648% | $40.1672 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.81 | 11.838% | $254.7781 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 13.235% | $113.8238 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.37 | 11.705% | $224.9404 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.88 | 12.826% | $283.0579 | $283.06 | $283.05 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.79 | 4.426% | $244.1375 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.18 | $1,305.5010 | $1,305.51 | $1,305.50 | $1,305.50 | |