| 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 | $142.35 | 4.225% | $148.3643 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.54 | 10.631% | $112.3347 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 5.497% | $242.3583 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 9.843% | $62.0393 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.87 | 6.384% | $245.6087 | $245.61 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 8.625% | $258.7991 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 5.642% | $19.9663 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.12 | $1,089.4707 | $1,089.47 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.50 | |