| 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 | $133.45 | 6.828% | $142.562 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 7.665% | $178.2825 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.67 | 4.219% | $212.2628 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.72 | 6.507% | $159.4623 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 9.450% | $159.1841 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.36 | 13.445% | $20.8285 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.39 | 7.680% | $165.1704 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.62 | $1,037.7526 | $1,037.74 | $1,037.75 | $1,037.90 | |