| 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 | $138.25 | 3.837% | $143.5547 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.32 | 4.647% | $191.8389 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.36 | 10.105% | $214.0001 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.67 | 8.146% | $156.4548 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.99 | 13.807% | $144.5235 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 9.825% | $9.3022 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 9.377% | $273.1581 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.80 | $1,132.8323 | $1,132.82 | $1,132.80 | $1,132.90 | |