| 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 | $133.91 | 7.136% | $143.4658 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.58 | 3.568% | $149.7386 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.93 | 10.107% | $40.6625 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.92 | 9.282% | $205.3627 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.61 | 10.430% | $104.4778 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 11.225% | $164.2793 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 5.231% | $232.4448 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.54 | $1,040.4315 | $1,040.43 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 | |