| 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 | $133.79 | 6.222% | $142.1144 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 11.443% | $224.3348 | $224.33 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.98 | 12.188% | $100.9468 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.67 | 8.424% | $114.5716 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.54 | 7.460% | $268.1557 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 10.303% | $6.1108 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.33 | 9.120% | $186.9553 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.15 | $1,043.1894 | $1,043.19 | $1,043.15 | $1,043.20 | |