| 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 | $135.63 | 7.245% | $145.4564 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.80 | 5.330% | $182.0102 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 13.180% | $260.6083 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.65 | 3.507% | $54.4964 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.82 | 7.239% | $232.5156 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.50 | 13.328% | $189.8244 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.29 | 3.605% | $259.313 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.95 | $1,324.2243 | $1,324.23 | $1,324.15 | $1,324.20 | |