| 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 | $108.60 | 5.473% | $114.5437 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.60 | 13.818% | $285.2279 | $285.23 | $285.25 | $285.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.97 | 9.869% | $143.8954 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 3.381% | $91.2544 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.71 | 4.402% | $55.0303 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 13.548% | $35.972 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.55 | 6.294% | $143.0186 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.38 | $868.9423 | $868.94 | $868.95 | $868.90 | |