| 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 | $135.86 | 5.350% | $143.1285 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.30 | 8.623% | $153.4843 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 12.772% | $228.758 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 6.674% | $267.1544 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.72 | 13.384% | $40.5008 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.42 | 8.800% | $234.377 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.41 | 12.386% | $243.2145 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.00 | $1,310.6175 | $1,310.61 | $1,310.65 | $1,310.70 | |