| 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 | $137.79 | 3.746% | $142.9516 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.75 | 7.176% | $105.8363 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.29 | 13.493% | $261.363 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 7.141% | $180.4897 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.72 | 11.380% | $195.7169 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.53 | 8.826% | $187.7575 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.63 | 6.134% | $80.2691 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.17 | $1,154.3841 | $1,154.39 | $1,154.35 | $1,154.50 | |