| 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 | $140.46 | 5.552% | $148.2583 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.95 | 6.790% | $178.2859 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.83 | 6.376% | $145.5543 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.84 | 11.151% | $207.6745 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.66 | 6.554% | $155.2066 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.40 | 13.543% | $252.5196 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.46 | 13.676% | $242.6528 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.60 | $1,330.1520 | $1,330.15 | $1,330.10 | $1,330.30 | |