| 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 | $134.85 | 6.140% | $143.1298 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.58 | 7.435% | $144.586 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 8.136% | $265.4739 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.27 | 12.745% | $76.971 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 6.675% | $14.6785 | $14.68 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.84 | 9.245% | $224.8699 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 6.576% | $258.564 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.41 | $1,128.2731 | $1,128.27 | $1,128.25 | $1,128.40 | |