| 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 | $139.99 | 5.745% | $148.0324 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.53 | 3.121% | $131.5102 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 5.556% | $27.1701 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 11.526% | $247.242 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.73 | 6.513% | $205.2825 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.70 | 3.403% | $172.3728 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.55 | 12.656% | $206.7801 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.93 | $1,138.3901 | $1,138.38 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.40 | |