| 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 | $138.43 | 5.655% | $146.2582 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.35 | 9.771% | $204.5583 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 4.170% | $215.9027 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.90 | 11.800% | $62.4962 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 8.348% | $94.967 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.57 | 5.544% | $66.0389 | $66.04 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.30 | 12.323% | $251.9405 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.46 | $1,042.1618 | $1,042.17 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.20 | |