| 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 | $136.58 | 5.250% | $143.7505 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.43 | 8.681% | $250.4336 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.60 | 5.580% | $89.3207 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.63 | 11.126% | $96.2685 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.36 | 5.807% | $240.5628 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.77 | 11.428% | $245.9996 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.99 | 11.341% | $249.3927 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.36 | $1,315.7284 | $1,315.72 | $1,315.70 | $1,315.80 | |