| 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 | $136.42 | 5.743% | $144.2546 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.42 | 10.306% | $183.5712 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.46 | 9.121% | $219.8352 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 12.777% | $21.2359 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.54 | 3.213% | $215.2404 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.37 | 3.840% | $12.845 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 7.449% | $217.0147 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.01 | $1,013.9970 | $1,014.00 | $1,014.00 | $1,013.90 | |