| 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 | $136.77 | 5.264% | $143.9696 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.96 | 5.786% | $114.2066 | $114.21 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.68 | 6.648% | $35.919 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.82 | 9.336% | $61.0314 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.97 | 11.159% | $81.1127 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.71 | 4.316% | $261.5306 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.86 | 8.432% | $219.9652 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.77 | $917.7351 | $917.74 | $917.70 | $917.70 | |