| 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 | $136.28 | 5.107% | $143.2398 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.84 | 5.564% | $198.2914 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.71 | 12.573% | $152.7728 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.78 | 7.304% | $125.3096 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.29 | 5.104% | $59.163 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.39 | 11.130% | $272.7019 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.97 | 6.380% | $26.5631 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $978.0416 | $978.03 | $978.00 | $978.10 | |