| 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 | $147.73 | 4.521% | $154.4089 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.65 | 6.411% | $245.437 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.88 | 9.700% | $186.3584 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.68 | 10.446% | $84.69 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.74 | 11.325% | $214.5678 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.69 | 7.375% | $114.5584 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 13.735% | $143.0331 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.13 | $1,143.0536 | $1,143.06 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.10 | |