| 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 | $137.77 | 4.777% | $144.3513 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.96 | 11.646% | $62.4771 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.63 | 7.628% | $121.2214 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.25 | 5.673% | $263.39 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.90 | 3.501% | $145.8329 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.26 | 13.531% | $183.0801 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.44 | 11.357% | $158.6169 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,078.9697 | $1,078.97 | $1,079.00 | $1,079.00 | |