| 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 | $133.86 | 8.298% | $144.9677 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 9.673% | $174.1936 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.58 | 10.644% | $70.3475 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.82 | 11.761% | $190.9101 | $190.91 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.60 | 9.795% | $158.7636 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.36 | 7.454% | $194.8786 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.27 | 3.861% | $152.9561 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.32 | $1,087.0172 | $1,087.02 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.10 | |