| 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 | $135.45 | 6.717% | $144.5482 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.45 | 6.639% | $178.567 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.83 | 8.489% | $84.437 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.62 | 13.810% | $173.6968 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.40 | 12.385% | $170.1509 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.68 | 3.822% | $200.0442 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.36 | 3.618% | $229.3688 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.79 | $1,180.8129 | $1,180.82 | $1,180.80 | $1,180.80 | |