| 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 | $133.41 | 7.672% | $143.6452 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.69 | 8.843% | $218.437 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.45 | 13.403% | $191.0274 | $191.03 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.67 | 8.249% | $228.0482 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.89 | 9.260% | $263.1964 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.39 | 3.535% | $44.9238 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.95 | 7.121% | $195.9779 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.45 | $1,285.2559 | $1,285.27 | $1,285.30 | $1,285.10 | |