| 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 | $137.25 | 4.685% | $143.6802 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.77 | 12.829% | $172.3689 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.68 | 12.384% | $163.721 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.84 | 9.450% | $234.0479 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 10.360% | $13.7619 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 5.396% | $251.1165 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.52 | 5.516% | $157.7675 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.79 | $1,136.4639 | $1,136.47 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 | |