| 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 | $136.67 | 6.356% | $145.3567 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.89 | 7.230% | $124.2688 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 8.788% | $261.9724 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.44 | 13.284% | $168.1588 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.80 | 12.251% | $137.8442 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.75 | 8.485% | $173.3048 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.51 | 12.554% | $72.6086 | $72.61 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.87 | $1,083.5143 | $1,083.51 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.60 | |