| 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 | $137.49 | 5.291% | $144.7646 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.99 | 5.220% | $151.5063 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 10.235% | $198.9852 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.38 | 12.475% | $215.2547 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.68 | 11.450% | $180.1924 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.75 | 3.233% | $114.3305 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.83 | 5.369% | $40.9148 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.63 | $1,045.9485 | $1,045.94 | $1,045.95 | $1,046.00 | |