| 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 | 5.214% | $142.7964 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.86 | 5.649% | $193.1898 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.95 | 9.866% | $93.3312 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.82 | 12.521% | $42.5554 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.64 | 3.308% | $215.5418 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.32 | 4.204% | $148.3031 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.60 | 12.128% | $157.652 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.91 | $993.3697 | $993.37 | $993.40 | $993.40 | |