| 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 | $138.40 | 5.829% | $146.4673 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.34 | 12.233% | $265.2515 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.47 | 7.316% | $148.6005 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.68 | 12.312% | $269.1894 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.42 | 5.512% | $252.6168 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.99 | 13.787% | $60.2957 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.36 | 4.281% | $245.4358 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.66 | $1,387.8570 | $1,387.87 | $1,387.85 | $1,387.90 | |