| 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 | $137.87 | 4.847% | $144.5526 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.66 | 5.783% | $139.2739 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.31 | 7.297% | $206.3429 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 7.363% | $269.2449 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.46 | 9.166% | $98.7516 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.40 | 10.298% | $110.7392 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 10.734% | $163.3437 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.99 | $1,132.2488 | $1,132.23 | $1,132.25 | $1,132.20 | |