| 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 | $134.36 | 5.261% | $141.4287 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.88 | 5.160% | $218.6066 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.38 | 4.278% | $79.6475 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.91 | 6.811% | $184.6869 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.84 | 12.570% | $93.253 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 13.521% | $259.3955 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.31 | 13.173% | $69.3864 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.18 | $1,046.4046 | $1,046.42 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.40 | |