| 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 | $138.71 | 3.500% | $143.5649 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.40 | 6.765% | $118.9362 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.54 | 4.498% | $204.3354 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.59 | 13.406% | $178.7165 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.85 | 5.164% | $230.1514 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.97 | 7.148% | $34.2552 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.41 | 12.324% | $225.1085 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.47 | $1,135.0681 | $1,135.08 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.10 | |