| 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 | $136.60 | 6.182% | $145.0446 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 5.703% | $171.9999 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 6.133% | $144.8291 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.93 | 6.470% | $113.8484 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.56 | 3.168% | $254.371 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.67 | 9.479% | $179.1843 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 6.414% | $79.3104 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.47 | $1,088.5877 | $1,088.58 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.50 | |