| 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 | $135.65 | 4.768% | $142.1178 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.56 | 8.235% | $218.1585 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.54 | 9.125% | $104.258 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.95 | 10.182% | $176.2361 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.29 | 4.657% | $216.9435 | $216.94 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.38 | 6.765% | $90.0883 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.46 | 12.648% | $34.3126 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.83 | $982.1148 | $982.12 | $982.10 | $982.10 | |