| 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 | $139.67 | 3.134% | $144.0473 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 7.842% | $185.9951 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.62 | 7.337% | $141.277 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 4.556% | $41.6656 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.78 | 11.778% | $225.5456 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.82 | 10.774% | $250.1498 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.31 | 12.503% | $46.475 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.52 | $1,035.1554 | $1,035.18 | $1,035.20 | $1,035.10 | |