| 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 | $135.42 | 5.452% | $142.8031 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.50 | 12.868% | $137.1346 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.76 | 12.866% | $97.9225 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 4.767% | $38.1561 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 11.430% | $254.6956 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.81 | 5.418% | $204.3106 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 6.839% | $153.3674 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.03 | $1,028.3899 | $1,028.39 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.40 | |