| 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 | $136.98 | 3.686% | $142.0291 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.86 | 11.822% | $180.9951 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.98 | 13.373% | $187.0428 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.35 | 4.761% | $249.6978 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.71 | 3.420% | $146.5565 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.86 | 7.345% | $137.2513 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 10.379% | $228.3742 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.64 | $1,271.9468 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.95 | $1,272.00 | |