| 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 | $134.71 | 5.712% | $142.4046 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.60 | 10.196% | $187.9944 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 7.626% | $180.026 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.50 | 4.532% | $131.1877 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.61 | 13.670% | $167.7883 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.56 | 12.200% | $258.6883 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.63 | 4.436% | $25.7226 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.88 | $1,093.8119 | $1,093.81 | $1,093.85 | $1,093.80 | |