| 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 | $145.37 | 5.179% | $152.8987 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 4.387% | $258.1491 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 3.587% | $226.5137 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 4.656% | $145.0741 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.52 | 12.403% | $254.6153 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 11.680% | $188.1585 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.57 | 9.208% | $211.3939 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.53 | $1,436.8033 | $1,436.80 | $1,436.75 | $1,436.80 | |