| 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 | $136.44 | 4.436% | $142.4925 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.31 | 8.358% | $146.6192 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.56 | 5.435% | $184.0473 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 13.328% | $180.0329 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.75 | 6.238% | $178.2142 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.46 | 9.102% | $214.3418 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 11.298% | $243.2306 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.92 | $1,288.9785 | $1,288.97 | $1,289.00 | $1,288.80 | |