| 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 | $138.86 | 6.302% | $147.611 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.56 | 6.756% | $185.2857 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.74 | 10.712% | $260.9925 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.76 | 3.140% | $244.1943 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.43 | 10.383% | $184.8143 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.86 | 6.327% | $78.5331 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.75 | 8.354% | $41.9872 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.96 | $1,143.4181 | $1,143.41 | $1,143.45 | $1,143.40 | |