| 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 | $137.28 | 6.277% | $145.8971 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.83 | 6.777% | $124.7476 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 3.660% | $38.2091 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.94 | 4.397% | $165.9286 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.54 | 8.800% | $271.4995 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.84 | 7.149% | $258.0577 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.85 | 11.203% | $37.6422 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.14 | $1,041.9818 | $1,041.99 | $1,042.00 | $1,041.90 | |