| 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 | $134.88 | 5.401% | $142.1649 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.74 | 9.699% | $147.8084 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.83 | 5.184% | $162.8564 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.25 | 9.179% | $231.7324 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.34 | 11.247% | $98.2756 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.91 | 9.188% | $248.8504 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.82 | 3.530% | $220.3325 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.77 | $1,252.0206 | $1,252.02 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.10 | |