| 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 | $143.40 | 5.733% | $151.6211 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.64 | 11.725% | $246.51 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.70 | 5.666% | $205.7317 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 5.118% | $138.2197 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.56 | 13.153% | $23.2643 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 11.257% | $269.0528 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 3.189% | $250.4603 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.34 | $1,284.8599 | $1,284.85 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.90 | |