| 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 | $136.35 | 11.512% | $152.0466 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.48 | 6.837% | $235.5542 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.86 | 7.619% | $200.0207 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.46 | 11.862% | $277.9323 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 5.815% | $18.8139 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.62 | 7.559% | $88.8652 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 8.657% | $169.2333 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,142.4662 | $1,142.46 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.40 | |