| 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 | $135.32 | 6.845% | $144.5827 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 3.849% | $186.4505 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.47 | 5.743% | $39.6219 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.46 | 3.247% | $215.2287 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.52 | 11.293% | $214.2613 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 4.363% | $213.3075 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 11.141% | $60.005 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.69 | $1,073.4576 | $1,073.46 | $1,073.45 | $1,073.50 | |