| 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 | $134.55 | 5.839% | $142.4064 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.42 | 8.752% | $25.4697 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.54 | 10.193% | $206.656 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.33 | 12.489% | $72.3642 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.33 | 5.482% | $222.9151 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.95 | 9.143% | $228.0543 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.56 | 13.832% | $161.1406 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.68 | $1,059.0063 | $1,059.01 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.10 | |