| 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 | $126.83 | 6.743% | $135.3821 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.69 | 7.630% | $96.5333 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.28 | 3.870% | $237.1144 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.38 | 8.247% | $150.8747 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 8.765% | $240.1422 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.47 | 11.524% | $157.773 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.95 | 7.710% | $71.0347 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.39 | $1,088.8544 | $1,088.83 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.80 | |