| 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 | $138.46 | 5.196% | $145.6544 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.89 | 6.782% | $252.9559 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.99 | 8.796% | $203.4376 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.25 | 10.780% | $8.0316 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.89 | 13.294% | $160.7529 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 5.772% | $258.4327 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.44 | 4.753% | $190.0638 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.25 | $1,219.3289 | $1,219.32 | $1,219.35 | $1,219.40 | |