| 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 | $135.82 | 5.495% | $143.2833 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 3.734% | $197.3539 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.94 | 8.747% | $58.6581 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 10.471% | $153.864 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 8.698% | $261.5817 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 12.157% | $267.8533 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.77 | 7.800% | $82.7581 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.53 | $1,165.3524 | $1,165.34 | $1,165.35 | $1,165.60 | |