| 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 | $135.69 | 5.737% | $143.4745 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.62 | 4.566% | $106.26 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.73 | 8.685% | $84.4809 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.80 | 10.376% | $150.9944 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.58 | 8.323% | $266.0196 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.87 | 13.447% | $66.7862 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 3.330% | $221.5602 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.71 | $1,039.5758 | $1,039.57 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.70 | |