| 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 | 5.322% | $142.8693 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.91 | 6.125% | $166.5207 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.29 | 12.364% | $117.1844 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.63 | 10.261% | $43.6964 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.79 | 7.195% | $255.9709 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.82 | 9.122% | $246.4193 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.54 | 5.425% | $244.101 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.63 | $1,216.7620 | $1,216.76 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.80 | |