| 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 | $134.92 | 5.272% | $142.033 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.40 | 6.809% | $201.2282 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 13.420% | $169.4381 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.43 | 6.288% | $145.0087 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.48 | 7.595% | $239.3774 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.33 | 11.305% | $194.038 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.61 | 7.677% | $97.5661 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.56 | $1,188.6895 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.60 | |