| 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 | $130.34 | 11.201% | $144.9394 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.75 | 10.142% | $249.747 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.83 | 12.420% | $159.4453 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.34 | 4.443% | $251.0183 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 13.673% | $200.8261 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.94 | 7.350% | $193.1656 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.29 | 6.182% | $175.5082 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.16 | $1,374.6499 | $1,374.67 | $1,374.65 | $1,374.50 | |