| 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 | $230.89 | 5.424% | $243.4135 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.46 | 10.324% | $50.1533 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.81 | 13.477% | $191.5605 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.28 | 5.867% | $142.1582 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.34 | 11.198% | $184.9668 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.61 | 8.821% | $270.5399 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.34 | 9.279% | $63.7534 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.73 | $1,146.5456 | $1,146.54 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.70 | |