| 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 | $139.35 | 5.745% | $147.3557 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.32 | 11.330% | $127.2725 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.93 | 11.191% | $247.8781 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.56 | 5.324% | $130.1383 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.35 | 12.273% | $265.3572 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 11.673% | $241.571 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.39 | 13.696% | $246.0268 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.22 | $1,405.5996 | $1,405.61 | $1,405.60 | $1,405.70 | |