| 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 | $142.96 | 8.714% | $155.4175 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.91 | 10.218% | $131.0602 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.28 | 6.420% | $156.7354 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.94 | 6.367% | $236.0709 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.52 | 9.707% | $114.6658 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.62 | 4.378% | $148.8639 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.96 | 9.166% | $203.0051 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.19 | $1,145.8188 | $1,145.83 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.90 | |