| 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 | $141.36 | 5.724% | $149.4514 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.25 | 13.477% | $276.0328 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.34 | 9.713% | $101.309 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.77 | 13.447% | $152.8925 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.43 | 8.150% | $264.351 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.95 | 8.778% | $214.2383 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.52 | 6.450% | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.62 | $1,389.8250 | $1,389.82 | $1,389.85 | $1,389.90 | |