| 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 | $137.35 | 4.293% | $143.2464 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.53 | 9.842% | $144.4752 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.26 | 7.118% | $200.5892 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.97 | 10.142% | $28.6039 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 7.326% | $262.1867 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.50 | 7.202% | $155.9789 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.95 | 3.491% | $236.9426 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.85 | $1,172.0229 | $1,172.03 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |