| 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 | $135.58 | 5.515% | $143.0572 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 3.344% | $56.1675 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.48 | 11.116% | $236.0993 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.45 | 12.408% | $114.0379 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.41 | 7.800% | $144.894 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.65 | 3.705% | $238.1585 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.80 | 6.141% | $217.3768 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.72 | $1,149.7912 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.90 | |