| 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 | $137.99 | 4.519% | $144.2258 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 13.759% | $90.3929 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.56 | 9.854% | $236.8013 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.68 | 5.772% | $98.0295 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.93 | 4.186% | $139.5363 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.32 | 6.611% | $261.5381 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.91 | 6.491% | $154.3161 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.85 | $1,124.8400 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.70 | |