| 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 | $135.98 | 6.827% | $145.2634 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.47 | 9.442% | $161.3941 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.93 | 3.360% | $157.0348 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.34 | 10.279% | $212.1106 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 12.566% | $131.5897 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 9.152% | $10.2603 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 12.618% | $224.3914 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.27 | $1,042.0443 | $1,042.03 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.10 | |