| 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 | $138.25 | 5.425% | $145.7501 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.60 | 6.598% | $145.6129 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 3.831% | $207.3817 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.92 | 13.766% | $164.8697 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 11.185% | $136.4351 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.77 | 12.246% | $119.8451 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.59 | 3.203% | $211.143 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.57 | $1,131.0376 | $1,131.04 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.00 | |