| 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 | $135.30 | 5.805% | $143.1542 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.88 | 10.186% | $82.5073 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.79 | 3.784% | $120.1715 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 8.156% | $268.0106 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.55 | 7.222% | $210.7448 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.60 | 4.865% | $200.9213 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.70 | 6.462% | $234.9616 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.62 | $1,260.4713 | $1,260.46 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.50 | |