| 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 | $134.60 | 5.853% | $142.4781 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 3.682% | $80.1773 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.40 | 3.158% | $126.2654 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.95 | 3.246% | $159.9797 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.82 | 8.563% | $98.5969 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 9.548% | $214.2321 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.87 | 4.503% | $242.3111 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.53 | $1,064.0406 | $1,064.05 | $1,064.10 | $1,064.10 | |