| 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 | $138.25 | 5.753% | $146.2035 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.94 | 4.278% | $21.8358 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.41 | 12.408% | $108.3726 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.56 | 8.743% | $257.2424 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.57 | 4.651% | $220.3636 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.56 | 6.638% | $107.2352 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.85 | 7.152% | $64.1305 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.14 | $925.3836 | $925.38 | $925.40 | $925.30 | |