| 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 | $137.55 | 4.555% | $143.8154 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.38 | 13.500% | $102.5813 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.67 | 4.559% | $201.4538 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 11.555% | $40.1263 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.54 | 11.618% | $176.9592 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 9.416% | $193.2505 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.71 | 12.596% | $257.5183 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.44 | $1,115.7048 | $1,115.71 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.80 | |