| 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 | $139.92 | 5.579% | $147.7261 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.60 | 3.799% | $221.7147 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.71 | 8.581% | $147.3553 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.73 | 13.413% | $249.2024 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.31 | 12.566% | $143.3078 | $143.31 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.54 | 10.312% | $271.9632 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 11.310% | $80.0987 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.77 | $1,261.3682 | $1,261.37 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.40 | |