| 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 | $137.69 | 5.651% | $145.4709 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.88 | 9.857% | $261.3278 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 12.797% | $266.0092 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.54 | 7.340% | $81.0846 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.98 | 8.321% | $142.9621 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.53 | 7.278% | $232.2891 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.35 | 11.625% | $165.5957 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.80 | $1,294.7394 | $1,294.74 | $1,294.75 | $1,294.80 | |