| 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 | $132.49 | 8.713% | $144.0339 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.93 | 3.845% | $61.1959 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.87 | 9.611% | $116.0452 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.26 | 3.440% | $111.9841 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.39 | 11.625% | $145.5478 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.71 | 11.494% | $39.8145 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 7.662% | $268.3798 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.93 | $887.0012 | $887.00 | $887.05 | $886.90 | |