| 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 | $135.29 | 5.700% | $143.0015 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.84 | 13.514% | $13.4401 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 9.539% | $213.1848 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.92 | 5.602% | $180.4949 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.48 | 10.824% | $237.6953 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.87 | 8.566% | $270.1882 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.60 | 13.563% | $40.4284 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.62 | $1,098.4332 | $1,098.43 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.40 | |