| 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 | $134.66 | 5.771% | $142.4312 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.91 | 6.106% | $24.3089 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.95 | 11.860% | $265.0523 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.94 | 5.647% | $80.2283 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.47 | 9.602% | $158.342 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 4.699% | $254.0417 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.66 | 7.212% | $21.0779 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.23 | $945.4823 | $945.48 | $945.55 | $945.40 | |