| 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 | $139.65 | 3.248% | $144.1858 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.92 | 11.121% | $272.1576 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.55 | 6.449% | $183.6777 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 7.211% | $151.5749 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.84 | 11.708% | $159.5637 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.68 | 13.336% | $57.4387 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.43 | 7.534% | $218.7564 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.45 | $1,187.3548 | $1,187.36 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.50 | |