| 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 | $137.33 | 3.583% | $142.2505 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.33 | 4.708% | $245.3623 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 9.776% | $137.1871 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 9.823% | $9.4997 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.81 | 5.562% | $188.7554 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.55 | 4.275% | $166.3708 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.66 | 12.486% | $154.8482 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.30 | $1,044.2740 | $1,044.28 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.40 | |