| 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 | $135.72 | 5.357% | $142.9905 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.58 | 3.392% | $161.8912 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.91 | 12.264% | $214.3232 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.25 | 7.615% | $177.8338 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.54 | 4.396% | $38.1463 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.98 | 10.387% | $238.4138 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.84 | 8.104% | $220.3592 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.82 | $1,193.9580 | $1,193.95 | $1,193.95 | $1,193.90 | |