| 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 | $142.91 | 10.726% | $158.2385 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.36 | 4.522% | $71.4512 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.87 | 8.241% | $136.2429 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.88 | 7.186% | $148.8599 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.78 | 3.438% | $250.0924 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.47 | 9.729% | $234.2385 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.94 | 4.318% | $145.9826 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.21 | $1,145.1060 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.15 | $1,145.10 | |