| 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 | $134.53 | 5.860% | $142.4135 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.80 | 11.424% | $242.6815 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.47 | 9.616% | $186.8624 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.92 | 11.555% | $159.4344 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.69 | 11.515% | $45.3755 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 5.458% | $254.0694 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.98 | 6.208% | $208.1464 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.31 | $1,238.9831 | $1,238.98 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.00 | |