| 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 | $135.76 | 6.266% | $144.2667 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.70 | 12.622% | $51.4683 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 8.624% | $251.9968 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.78 | 13.485% | $114.3702 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.85 | 6.873% | $241.3727 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.61 | 11.740% | $192.8744 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.92 | 4.179% | $243.6955 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.61 | $1,240.0446 | $1,240.05 | $1,239.95 | $1,240.20 | |