| 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 | $140.98 | 5.536% | $148.7847 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.62 | 8.733% | $211.6162 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 7.376% | $151.0029 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 13.494% | $270.8761 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.67 | 8.104% | $228.8237 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 5.767% | $61.2074 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 4.841% | $237.9052 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.36 | $1,310.2162 | $1,310.22 | $1,310.20 | $1,310.20 | |