| 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 | $139.28 | 4.159% | $145.0727 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 12.741% | $8.6134 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.87 | 8.233% | $128.6566 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.99 | 5.474% | $117.0656 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.29 | 5.304% | $219.3377 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 9.738% | $273.6207 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 5.178% | $165.8552 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.10 | $1,058.2219 | $1,058.23 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.30 | |