| 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 | $133.73 | 7.651% | $143.9617 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.29 | 5.585% | $112.2263 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.94 | 7.138% | $40.6482 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.37 | 13.738% | $229.0342 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.95 | 8.851% | $196.9659 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.99 | 11.161% | $185.6278 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 3.328% | $179.3464 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.84 | $1,087.8105 | $1,087.82 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.70 | |