| 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 | $204.58 | 4.836% | $214.4735 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.76 | 3.828% | $162.7608 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.71 | 6.462% | $141.2857 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.94 | 4.743% | $69.0675 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.67 | 9.823% | $154.488 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.37 | 12.540% | $198.4868 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.41 | 6.586% | $202.9504 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.44 | $1,143.5127 | $1,143.52 | $1,143.50 | $1,143.70 | |