| 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 | $139.37 | 3.479% | $144.2187 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.47 | 5.127% | $260.1578 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.35 | 7.861% | $227.9642 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.64 | 12.579% | $225.8785 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 6.781% | $53.7322 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.90 | 6.550% | $187.4215 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.39 | 5.759% | $15.2187 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.44 | $1,114.5916 | $1,114.59 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.60 | |