| 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 | $139.34 | 3.375% | $144.0427 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.54 | 6.344% | $94.157 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.48 | 6.486% | $176.213 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.48 | 13.432% | $235.3487 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.83 | 9.454% | $120.2133 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.37 | 12.722% | $270.9499 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.61 | 6.317% | $223.9142 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.65 | $1,264.8388 | $1,264.83 | $1,264.80 | $1,264.70 | |