| 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 | $135.89 | 5.287% | $143.0745 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 10.790% | $79.1705 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.75 | 8.704% | $129.086 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 9.386% | $152.0356 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.47 | 4.780% | $258.2513 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.35 | 9.322% | $273.6876 | $273.69 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.58 | 10.623% | $231.8437 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.49 | $1,267.1492 | $1,267.15 | $1,267.15 | $1,267.20 | |