| 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 | $139.31 | 7.223% | $149.3724 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.35 | 5.725% | $236.1368 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.59 | 8.673% | $248.4156 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.90 | 13.256% | $202.615 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.77 | 8.154% | $182.5315 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.71 | 9.351% | $146.2132 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.30 | 4.124% | $142.9623 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.93 | $1,308.2468 | $1,308.25 | $1,308.20 | $1,308.20 | |