| 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 | $135.43 | 4.450% | $141.4566 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 3.406% | $25.1897 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.66 | 7.478% | $111.4117 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.74 | 5.117% | $228.8818 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 9.187% | $214.7817 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.37 | 12.736% | $259.7099 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.31 | 13.343% | $215.7031 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.58 | $1,197.1345 | $1,197.13 | $1,197.15 | $1,197.20 | |