| 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 | $136.67 | 5.245% | $143.8383 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 8.775% | $186.3968 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.37 | 13.784% | $218.8863 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.81 | 4.492% | $247.4475 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.36 | 3.246% | $207.8961 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.30 | 6.757% | $51.5636 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.55 | 5.468% | $101.8294 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.42 | $1,157.8580 | $1,157.87 | $1,157.90 | $1,157.80 | |