| 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 | $141.67 | 5.435% | $149.3698 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.68 | 5.153% | $132.1563 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.92 | 9.506% | $151.0307 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.82 | 8.488% | $102.8683 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.94 | 5.310% | $178.9638 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.85 | 7.213% | $262.511 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.56 | 6.610% | $139.19 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.44 | $1,116.0899 | $1,116.09 | $1,116.05 | $1,116.20 | |