| 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 | $135.35 | 5.193% | $142.3787 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.67 | 3.646% | $69.1008 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.98 | 7.159% | $241.0863 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.61 | 6.621% | $222.4221 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 6.774% | $158.7089 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.54 | 7.678% | $181.4805 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 7.348% | $256.9804 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.18 | $1,272.1577 | $1,272.16 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.20 | |