| 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 | $135.38 | 5.622% | $142.9911 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.62 | 7.569% | $254.5298 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 3.627% | $137.8135 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 7.310% | $260.4843 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.29 | 9.799% | $192.4667 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.70 | 9.761% | $11.7444 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.43 | 13.740% | $243.8927 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.15 | $1,243.9225 | $1,243.91 | $1,243.95 | $1,243.90 | |