| 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 | $207.67 | 3.232% | $214.3819 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 5.768% | $253.1663 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.92 | 8.354% | $147.2748 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.83 | 3.742% | $155.4366 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.58 | 11.824% | $173.9758 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.68 | 12.550% | $68.2953 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.77 | 13.848% | $130.6633 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.81 | $1,143.1940 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.30 | |