| 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 | $135.37 | 4.502% | $141.4644 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.49 | 7.231% | $227.8552 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.88 | 13.458% | $188.2041 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.81 | 5.565% | $97.9749 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.32 | 12.835% | $165.1002 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.51 | 7.543% | $188.7487 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 12.750% | $278.7857 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.64 | $1,288.1332 | $1,288.13 | $1,288.10 | $1,288.20 | |