| 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 | $135.35 | 5.108% | $142.2637 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.40 | 7.323% | $267.6636 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.89 | 13.610% | $150.9763 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 6.619% | $76.691 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.92 | 11.189% | $172.254 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.82 | 7.280% | $51.3013 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.49 | 6.309% | $258.8518 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.80 | $1,120.0017 | $1,119.99 | $1,120.00 | $1,120.20 | |