| 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 | $134.71 | 5.548% | $142.1837 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.85 | 8.671% | $134.589 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.99 | 9.837% | $164.7445 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.39 | 13.597% | $107.2242 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.54 | 4.266% | $180.9432 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.83 | 3.384% | $80.4638 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.66 | 9.546% | $131.0827 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.97 | $941.2311 | $941.21 | $941.25 | $941.20 | |