| 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 | $127.40 | 5.554% | $134.4758 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 6.162% | $151.0154 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 9.105% | $152.376 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.43 | 3.207% | $202.7295 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.36 | 4.708% | $166.8627 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.31 | 7.704% | $249.1301 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.32 | 8.262% | $88.0387 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.73 | $1,144.6282 | $1,144.64 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.60 | |