| 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 | $135.96 | 5.375% | $143.2679 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 10.675% | $11.6762 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.45 | 13.826% | $240.6851 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.57 | 6.287% | $261.009 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.96 | 13.833% | $91.0209 | $91.02 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.54 | 12.364% | $250.0548 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.58 | 4.370% | $144.6359 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.61 | $1,142.3498 | $1,142.36 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.40 | |