| 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 | $145.79 | 5.306% | $153.5256 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.28 | 9.722% | $240.5984 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.30 | 7.505% | $218.5577 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.51 | 4.300% | $189.3149 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.50 | 5.137% | $136.1524 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.67 | 13.394% | $98.2786 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.76 | 6.700% | $225.9479 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.81 | $1,262.3755 | $1,262.38 | $1,262.40 | $1,262.40 | |