| 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 | $138.29 | 5.167% | $145.4354 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.86 | 8.725% | $189.0293 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.44 | 13.375% | $104.8039 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.73 | 12.614% | $175.3738 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 10.769% | $257.6819 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.58 | 9.252% | $151.4014 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.60 | 5.792% | $16.5036 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.13 | $1,040.2293 | $1,040.22 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.20 | |