| 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 | $136.68 | 5.545% | $144.2589 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 6.413% | $85.6412 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.78 | 11.516% | $218.326 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.44 | 9.246% | $82.4152 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.27 | 7.803% | $218.0531 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.64 | 7.662% | $171.8716 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.34 | 6.199% | $121.4279 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.63 | $1,041.9939 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 | |