| 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 | $139.84 | 4.665% | $146.3635 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.95 | 12.635% | $243.2353 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.56 | 6.179% | $167.2956 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.35 | 5.123% | $78.159 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 8.384% | $229.2538 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.52 | 6.259% | $158.8785 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.34 | 10.243% | $197.7098 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.08 | $1,220.8955 | $1,220.90 | $1,220.90 | $1,221.00 | |