| 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 | $140.70 | 13.321% | $159.4426 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 12.243% | $17.1171 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.42 | 7.609% | $122.0501 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 12.456% | $160.1149 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.47 | 5.532% | $243.2196 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.85 | 6.279% | $77.4243 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 11.842% | $262.6498 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.91 | $1,042.0184 | $1,042.01 | $1,041.95 | $1,041.90 | |