| 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 | $140.86 | 5.777% | $148.9975 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 4.285% | $45.2597 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.35 | 9.253% | $218.8884 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.79 | 9.866% | $159.075 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.89 | 12.227% | $174.9507 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.91 | 3.215% | $248.6553 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 11.240% | $240.6232 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.51 | $1,236.4498 | $1,236.46 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.60 | |