| 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 | $212.36 | 11.298% | $236.3524 | $236.35 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.86 | 5.489% | $58.9262 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.31 | 5.870% | $92.4351 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.39 | 6.351% | $162.0683 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.54 | 6.330% | $149.4362 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.86 | 12.432% | $279.7983 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.30 | 13.141% | $165.5253 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.62 | $1,144.5418 | $1,144.56 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.50 | |