| 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 | $137.78 | 4.793% | $144.3838 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.31 | 3.671% | $186.9292 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.85 | 10.552% | $244.1541 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.28 | 4.479% | $155.9663 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.69 | 11.503% | $256.1112 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.91 | 8.382% | $102.8654 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.75 | 5.772% | $24.0631 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.57 | $1,114.4731 | $1,114.47 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.60 | |