| 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 | $126.50 | 13.388% | $143.4358 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.77 | 5.468% | $221.2402 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.40 | 3.665% | $87.4933 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.99 | 6.528% | $150.1938 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 9.851% | $148.6174 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 4.477% | $87.0502 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 13.795% | $231.4249 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.64 | $1,069.4556 | $1,069.45 | $1,069.45 | $1,069.40 | |