| 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 | $135.37 | 6.386% | $144.0147 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 8.177% | $180.4825 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.28 | 8.797% | $174.3798 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.97 | 9.575% | $259.6599 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 9.126% | $244.7587 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.26 | 4.286% | $224.486 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.63 | 13.539% | $244.8241 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.64 | $1,472.6057 | $1,472.60 | $1,472.60 | $1,472.70 | |