| 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 | $137.50 | 5.346% | $144.8508 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.44 | 3.563% | $180.6553 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.99 | 12.276% | $26.935 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.74 | 9.498% | $236.231 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.61 | 5.832% | $202.7847 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.79 | 3.617% | $167.6419 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.39 | 13.748% | $259.7891 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.46 | $1,218.8878 | $1,218.89 | $1,218.95 | $1,218.90 | |