| 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 | $135.86 | 6.115% | $144.1678 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.54 | 9.848% | $193.9257 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 8.445% | $155.9764 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.71 | 6.163% | $135.5808 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.88 | 11.640% | $234.31 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.31 | 4.627% | $67.2856 | $67.29 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.39 | 10.810% | $157.7824 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.52 | $1,089.0287 | $1,089.04 | $1,089.10 | $1,089.10 | |