| 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 | $201.27 | 8.627% | $218.6336 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.59 | 6.649% | $142.4724 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.48 | 11.521% | $113.1715 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.58 | 6.486% | $200.8113 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.29 | 4.272% | $145.2405 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.39 | 6.105% | $163.8155 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.74 | 3.398% | $158.9641 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.34 | $1,143.1089 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.10 | |