| 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 | $136.51 | 4.438% | $142.5683 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 10.409% | $78.7658 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.88 | 3.327% | $54.6393 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.73 | 9.609% | $26.0102 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.88 | 12.826% | $10.0189 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 12.446% | $36.3538 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.35 | 9.427% | $238.9339 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.02 | $587.2902 | $587.29 | $587.25 | $587.30 | |