| 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 | $142.56 | 4.137% | $148.4577 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.98 | 9.157% | $268.5044 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.56 | 4.625% | $192.0497 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 12.735% | $274.4534 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.69 | 10.377% | $42.7049 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.65 | 8.700% | $149.6256 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.69 | 7.348% | $253.0085 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.58 | $1,328.8042 | $1,328.80 | $1,328.80 | $1,328.80 | |