| 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 | $135.36 | 5.623% | $142.9713 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.77 | 5.745% | $230.2809 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.84 | 12.823% | $266.0818 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.98 | 13.196% | $160.7157 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.38 | 7.593% | $78.9517 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.55 | 6.294% | $120.6968 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.62 | 3.636% | $97.024 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.50 | $1,096.7222 | $1,096.72 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.80 | |