| 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 | $139.99 | 3.438% | $144.8029 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.95 | 5.295% | $178.9489 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 4.636% | $206.6561 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.66 | 11.789% | $248.9094 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 10.489% | $176.1637 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.95 | 6.465% | $137.2866 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.40 | 13.713% | $248.3492 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.89 | $1,341.1168 | $1,341.12 | $1,341.10 | $1,341.10 | |