| 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 | $134.38 | 7.867% | $144.9517 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.55 | 11.644% | $87.6964 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 12.244% | $278.0508 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.64 | 3.396% | $170.2312 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.72 | 5.693% | $181.496 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.26 | 10.699% | $160.8014 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.74 | 13.705% | $163.4396 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.01 | $1,186.6671 | $1,186.67 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.70 | |