| 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 | $136.87 | 5.437% | $144.3116 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.65 | 6.784% | $14.576 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 12.587% | $254.1877 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.25 | 5.771% | $230.8452 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 12.532% | $176.9903 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.67 | 10.668% | $19.555 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.26 | 8.807% | $224.4253 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.75 | $1,064.8911 | $1,064.91 | $1,064.95 | $1,064.90 | |