| 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 | $139.98 | 4.304% | $146.0047 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.49 | 6.684% | $30.3943 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.82 | 9.854% | $107.4592 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 12.402% | $144.5265 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.99 | 9.563% | $266.2271 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.38 | 8.644% | $181.8483 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.42 | 6.612% | $239.2587 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.66 | $1,115.7188 | $1,115.72 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.70 | |