| 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 | $138.27 | 4.555% | $144.5682 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.72 | 12.306% | $141.1911 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.61 | 9.410% | $77.2544 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.35 | 9.330% | $257.3082 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.98 | 9.580% | $197.2221 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.63 | 9.796% | $193.9327 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.80 | 11.313% | $197.9145 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.36 | $1,209.3912 | $1,209.38 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.40 | |