| 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 | $136.96 | 6.346% | $145.6515 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 8.215% | $70.8484 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.92 | 9.637% | $19.647 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.95 | 7.105% | $267.7089 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.64 | 4.304% | $185.2856 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.95 | 12.475% | $230.5175 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 12.616% | $278.0376 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.78 | $1,197.6965 | $1,197.71 | $1,197.70 | $1,197.60 | |