| 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 | $142.32 | 7.777% | $153.3882 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.54 | 4.231% | $238.2095 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.59 | 9.140% | $226.5637 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.85 | 7.847% | $46.2124 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.35 | 9.756% | $94.7743 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 11.475% | $195.739 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.44 | 12.182% | $131.7465 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.68 | $1,086.6336 | $1,086.63 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.60 | |