| 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 | $142.77 | 4.519% | $149.2218 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.74 | 13.750% | $106.6293 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.68 | 4.785% | $100.2583 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.26 | 10.264% | $102.8322 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 3.115% | $256.5811 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.87 | 6.327% | $120.0113 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 4.242% | $252.9119 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.77 | $1,088.4459 | $1,088.44 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.40 | |