| 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 | $139.54 | 3.712% | $144.7197 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.92 | 6.154% | $113.4999 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.50 | 5.172% | $230.8525 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.69 | 10.779% | $272.1729 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.98 | 6.228% | $188.0023 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.35 | 7.653% | $180.1573 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 12.419% | $260.3849 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.60 | $1,389.7895 | $1,389.78 | $1,389.75 | $1,389.90 | |