| 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 | $139.95 | 5.788% | $148.0503 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 10.477% | $161.8709 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.93 | 3.198% | $204.2598 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 4.556% | $241.0016 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.48 | 3.430% | $127.7154 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.85 | 5.458% | $146.4284 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.60 | 9.501% | $152.8634 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.83 | $1,182.1898 | $1,182.19 | $1,182.15 | $1,182.30 | |