| 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 | $136.65 | 5.794% | $144.5675 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 13.639% | $189.2544 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.54 | 9.738% | $188.2446 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 11.351% | $279.2015 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.73 | 8.646% | $30.1275 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.98 | 13.825% | $246.9775 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.30 | 4.780% | $235.0215 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.48 | $1,313.3945 | $1,313.39 | $1,313.40 | $1,313.40 | |