| 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 | $138.75 | 5.632% | $146.5644 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.41 | 13.761% | $284.8689 | $284.87 | $284.85 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.35 | 3.865% | $199.7843 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.36 | 4.651% | $255.7252 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.86 | 13.132% | $19.0741 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.61 | 6.118% | $124.8054 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.87 | 9.565% | $224.4658 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.21 | $1,255.2881 | $1,255.29 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.40 | |