| 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 | $217.65 | 6.767% | $232.3784 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.56 | 10.622% | $207.4826 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.69 | 9.461% | $151.8115 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 9.506% | $14.0934 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.51 | 7.359% | $155.1445 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.80 | 5.193% | $142.8521 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 7.873% | $240.0282 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.59 | $1,143.7907 | $1,143.78 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.80 | |