| 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 | $140.76 | 5.416% | $148.3836 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.34 | 8.813% | $129.8574 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.82 | 8.303% | $227.2414 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 5.311% | $175.0901 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.44 | 8.343% | $223.6633 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.80 | 5.535% | $73.6634 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 5.723% | $248.3962 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.37 | $1,226.2954 | $1,226.29 | $1,226.30 | $1,226.40 | |