| 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 | $140.42 | 5.777% | $148.5321 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.63 | 6.512% | $49.6665 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 11.231% | $39.7651 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.80 | 9.182% | $262.9103 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.67 | 13.754% | $144.0922 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 6.351% | $247.0002 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.73 | 5.635% | $251.1261 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.25 | $1,143.0925 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.10 | |