| 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 | $135.35 | 5.744% | $143.1245 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.83 | 3.203% | $230.9993 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 13.423% | $186.6262 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.66 | 11.849% | $53.3072 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.91 | 3.732% | $179.363 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.38 | 8.590% | $244.7401 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 8.258% | $241.0148 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.30 | $1,279.1751 | $1,279.17 | $1,279.15 | $1,279.10 | |