| 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 | $128.44 | 12.150% | $144.0455 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 11.113% | $38.334 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.59 | 13.310% | $192.1624 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.95 | 4.558% | $144.2378 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 5.841% | $254.9498 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.96 | 5.534% | $154.0374 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.95 | 10.698% | $187.0243 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.27 | $1,114.7912 | $1,114.79 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.60 | |