| 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 | $134.55 | 6.780% | $143.6725 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.64 | 3.223% | $138.9794 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.89 | 11.680% | $247.8068 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.84 | 3.630% | $214.3483 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.71 | 5.343% | $245.1437 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.79 | 6.825% | $257.2239 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.84 | 5.572% | $47.3385 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.26 | $1,294.5131 | $1,294.51 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.40 | |