| 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 | $136.67 | 4.802% | $143.2329 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.80 | 12.852% | $120.5259 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 4.484% | $52.9734 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 5.135% | $168.1214 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.47 | 4.360% | $237.3877 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.59 | 5.618% | $94.6232 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.86 | 6.640% | $187.5371 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.00 | $1,004.4016 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.30 | |