| 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 | $136.25 | 5.725% | $144.0503 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 4.401% | $173.8799 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.35 | 8.504% | $20.9955 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.29 | 9.455% | $188.58 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.98 | 6.679% | $243.2068 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.28 | 4.183% | $79.4708 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 11.795% | $158.7265 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.68 | $1,008.9098 | $1,008.92 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.00 | |