| 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 | $138.45 | 4.335% | $144.4518 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.98 | 8.638% | $96.6661 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.30 | 11.545% | $254.6572 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 13.509% | $148.5833 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.31 | 9.658% | $83.68 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 8.807% | $238.8096 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.60 | 9.413% | $186.6586 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.02 | $1,153.5066 | $1,153.51 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.70 | |