| 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 | $137.75 | 4.504% | $143.9543 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.70 | 3.493% | $132.1606 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 9.433% | $258.7762 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.53 | 5.414% | $195.5746 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.99 | 10.599% | $144.8736 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 10.866% | $32.6833 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 8.829% | $51.8679 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.58 | $959.8905 | $959.88 | $959.85 | $960.10 | |