| 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 | $139.55 | 3.179% | $143.9863 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 12.786% | $186.4353 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.54 | 3.313% | $208.217 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.60 | 11.837% | $178.4919 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.77 | 13.145% | $248.6588 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.90 | 10.124% | $86.8878 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.56 | 12.305% | $202.7779 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.22 | $1,255.4550 | $1,255.47 | $1,255.50 | $1,255.50 | |