| 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 | $140.36 | 5.637% | $148.2721 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.88 | 12.148% | $265.6562 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.44 | 8.108% | $254.5295 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.26 | 7.343% | $179.5419 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.96 | 8.730% | $36.9247 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.75 | 9.693% | $207.0455 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.82 | 7.695% | $139.8096 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.47 | $1,231.7795 | $1,231.78 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.70 | |