| 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 | $133.94 | 7.873% | $144.4851 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.62 | 5.757% | $65.1675 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 9.245% | $270.4032 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.80 | 10.334% | $115.63 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.25 | 13.528% | $175.1169 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.99 | 11.534% | $184.0199 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.95 | 11.648% | $196.4447 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.07 | $1,151.2673 | $1,151.27 | $1,151.25 | $1,151.20 | |