| 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 | $135.73 | 4.711% | $142.1242 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 12.181% | $230.3749 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.58 | 11.130% | $204.0125 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.61 | 10.325% | $76.7972 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 7.196% | $155.2412 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.84 | 3.744% | $192.7978 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.35 | 9.115% | $264.4402 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.29 | $1,265.7880 | $1,265.78 | $1,265.75 | $1,265.70 | |