| 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 | $139.44 | 5.633% | $147.2947 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.43 | 3.236% | $90.2592 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.51 | 12.306% | $275.7225 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.98 | 8.150% | $153.5514 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 5.765% | $254.2379 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.58 | 3.528% | $146.5749 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.94 | 13.519% | $166.8048 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.26 | $1,234.4454 | $1,234.43 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.50 | |