| 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 | $139.64 | 4.242% | $145.5635 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.65 | 10.770% | $272.1065 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.46 | 6.545% | $51.6317 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.35 | 5.654% | $242.3174 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 4.280% | $142.3422 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.63 | 9.490% | $209.8157 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.38 | 9.685% | $17.9664 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.61 | $1,081.7434 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.70 | $1,081.70 | |