| 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 | $135.96 | 4.450% | $142.0102 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.85 | 13.193% | $36.052 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.72 | 10.177% | $242.0809 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.57 | 8.743% | $115.8874 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 3.682% | $36.1228 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.64 | 9.743% | $234.4549 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.37 | 8.803% | $125.526 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.95 | $932.1342 | $932.13 | $932.15 | $932.20 | |