| 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 | $138.75 | 3.235% | $143.2386 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.98 | 5.703% | $231.4684 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.93 | 9.741% | $177.7036 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 3.582% | $199.385 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.98 | 6.138% | $172.9837 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.29 | 3.680% | $98.7967 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.90 | 11.648% | $187.457 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.32 | $1,211.0330 | $1,211.04 | $1,211.05 | $1,211.10 | |