| 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 | $137.33 | 5.175% | $144.4368 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.58 | 8.806% | $157.3117 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.29 | 13.814% | $263.2404 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.91 | 7.540% | $43.9946 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.83 | 9.349% | $162.7441 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.67 | 6.354% | $246.3903 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.89 | 5.243% | $186.1643 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.50 | $1,204.2822 | $1,204.27 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.20 | |