| 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 | $137.60 | 5.344% | $144.9533 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.73 | 13.205% | $278.1786 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.33 | 13.792% | $160.8222 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.71 | 7.382% | $168.2783 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.70 | 10.261% | $68.031 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.63 | 5.729% | $18.64 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.97 | 11.697% | $201.0211 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.67 | $1,039.9245 | $1,039.92 | $1,039.95 | $1,039.90 | |