| 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 | $139.55 | 5.595% | $147.3578 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 3.756% | $259.9088 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.28 | 6.338% | $137.4738 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.50 | 7.740% | $109.3561 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.42 | 9.501% | $265.4523 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.65 | 10.400% | $128.7816 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.45 | 13.388% | $226.1524 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.35 | $1,274.4828 | $1,274.48 | $1,274.45 | $1,274.70 | |