| 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 | $131.98 | 10.131% | $145.3509 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.37 | 6.512% | $83.4735 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.81 | 12.118% | $199.357 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.72 | 7.777% | $199.0857 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.28 | 7.788% | $141.5041 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.61 | 8.498% | $174.2586 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 10.387% | $191.6539 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.39 | $1,134.6837 | $1,134.68 | $1,134.65 | $1,134.90 | |