| 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 | $139.72 | 5.285% | $147.1042 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.55 | 9.111% | $214.4577 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 10.424% | $272.5043 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.58 | 6.804% | $174.71 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.30 | 6.268% | $182.0371 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.40 | 9.331% | $95.5553 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.48 | 10.389% | $145.1395 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.81 | $1,231.5081 | $1,231.51 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.50 | |