| 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 | $134.55 | 5.653% | $142.1561 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.52 | 12.751% | $104.3172 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.37 | 4.381% | $232.112 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.55 | 11.530% | $162.3319 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.87 | 5.588% | $68.4949 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.85 | 9.346% | $242.5841 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.48 | 5.226% | $186.7551 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.19 | $1,138.7513 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.80 | |