| 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 | $135.72 | 3.575% | $140.572 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.95 | 4.638% | $173.6468 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.98 | 3.586% | $63.1667 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 9.342% | $151.5699 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.44 | 10.394% | $104.2561 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.59 | 12.503% | $242.5452 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 6.687% | $262.3433 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.20 | $1,138.1000 | $1,138.11 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.10 | |