| 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 | $135.78 | 4.625% | $142.0598 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.50 | 11.664% | $252.919 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.36 | 9.331% | $248.575 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 5.419% | $170.3466 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.69 | 10.209% | $261.9558 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.28 | 7.579% | $177.8066 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 10.691% | $204.2028 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.68 | $1,457.8656 | $1,457.88 | $1,457.85 | $1,457.90 | |