| 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 | $136.58 | 5.460% | $144.0373 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.56 | 7.347% | $57.4951 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 11.529% | $96.7291 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.28 | 9.548% | $213.9253 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 10.504% | $276.1937 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.75 | 7.217% | $225.9598 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.48 | 4.561% | $169.8907 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.32 | $1,184.2310 | $1,184.24 | $1,184.30 | $1,184.20 | |