| 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 | $137.93 | 5.386% | $145.3589 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.49 | 9.761% | $109.2012 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.98 | 4.454% | $208.8871 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.45 | 7.756% | $100.698 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.47 | 12.734% | $83.953 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 12.743% | $255.9153 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.69 | 3.634% | $153.0571 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.00 | $1,057.0706 | $1,057.08 | $1,057.05 | $1,057.20 | |