| 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 | $138.74 | 4.625% | $145.1567 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 8.381% | $175.2412 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.53 | 9.334% | $247.6743 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.71 | 4.612% | $86.5246 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 4.831% | $40.1503 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.58 | 6.233% | $152.5293 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.96 | 5.175% | $157.7204 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.51 | $1,004.9968 | $1,004.99 | $1,004.95 | $1,005.00 | |