| 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 | $139.44 | 4.325% | $145.4708 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 5.494% | $20.5608 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 6.551% | $149.6296 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.80 | 10.580% | $217.6214 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.38 | 12.197% | $186.6734 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.76 | 6.447% | $240.3147 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.56 | 4.301% | $159.1216 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.86 | $1,119.3923 | $1,119.38 | $1,119.30 | $1,119.40 | |