| 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 | $139.81 | 11.617% | $156.0517 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 4.554% | $83.11 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.79 | 7.154% | $235.5138 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.25 | 13.809% | $181.2408 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.79 | 12.207% | $141.1452 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.99 | 8.605% | $228.0596 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.88 | 11.721% | $117.173 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.00 | $1,142.2941 | $1,142.29 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.30 | |