| 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 | $135.60 | 5.464% | $143.0092 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.49 | 13.504% | $261.6154 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.43 | 7.824% | $166.5126 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.57 | 5.658% | $106.2603 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.71 | 8.240% | $103.5965 | $103.60 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.71 | 9.843% | $274.289 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 12.131% | $160.1006 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.29 | $1,215.3836 | $1,215.39 | $1,215.35 | $1,215.40 | |