| 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 | $136.76 | 5.245% | $143.9331 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.39 | 3.480% | $176.3196 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.59 | 4.105% | $114.0887 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.94 | 7.405% | $269.5221 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.28 | 7.223% | $254.4187 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 8.821% | $39.0776 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 8.183% | $252.8669 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.61 | $1,250.2267 | $1,250.23 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | |