| 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 | $140.62 | 5.865% | $148.8674 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.80 | 12.229% | $230.9673 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.40 | 10.832% | $109.0587 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.46 | 7.726% | $210.5612 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.42 | 5.796% | $128.4575 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.56 | 13.845% | $88.2982 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.42 | 8.525% | $180.6073 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.68 | $1,096.8176 | $1,096.83 | $1,096.75 | $1,097.00 | |