| 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 | $138.89 | 4.583% | $145.2553 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 12.308% | $236.2399 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.47 | 9.235% | $28.9145 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.28 | 9.229% | $206.7487 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.98 | 7.336% | $166.3493 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 9.272% | $126.1545 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 9.787% | $266.0468 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.75 | $1,175.7090 | $1,175.71 | $1,175.70 | $1,175.60 | |