| 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 | $228.88 | 5.818% | $242.1962 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.96 | 6.132% | $142.1744 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.85 | 3.686% | $27.8397 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.66 | 4.744% | $138.9534 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.49 | 8.341% | $192.2944 | $192.29 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.63 | 4.669% | $111.6086 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.99 | 12.529% | $274.5595 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.46 | $1,129.6262 | $1,129.62 | $1,129.60 | $1,129.70 | |