| 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 | $139.27 | 4.450% | $145.4675 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.63 | 4.872% | $187.3329 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.77 | 10.524% | $51.6921 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.50 | 3.696% | $135.3233 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.88 | 12.650% | $216.1528 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.30 | 10.835% | $231.9777 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.35 | 9.731% | $166.0779 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.70 | $1,134.0242 | $1,134.02 | $1,134.05 | $1,134.10 | |