| 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 | $134.35 | 8.200% | $145.3667 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 5.716% | $118.6662 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 6.456% | $146.8454 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.95 | 8.378% | $98.5698 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.30 | 9.401% | $219.1302 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.55 | 12.581% | $216.7747 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.66 | 8.382% | $201.222 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.00 | $1,146.5750 | $1,146.58 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.60 | |