| 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 | $132.35 | 7.585% | $142.3887 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.39 | 11.267% | $228.5313 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.94 | 3.449% | $167.5253 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.73 | 8.297% | $187.0614 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.42 | 7.544% | $98.3167 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 11.468% | $87.6361 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.25 | 7.384% | $245.104 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.70 | $1,156.5635 | $1,156.57 | $1,156.60 | $1,156.50 | |