| 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 | $133.86 | 8.585% | $145.3519 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.35 | 5.216% | $156.0879 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.96 | 11.142% | $139.9945 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.43 | 4.204% | $244.2854 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.97 | 13.358% | $107.6561 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 9.826% | $248.031 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.68 | 11.765% | $42.1131 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.09 | $1,083.5199 | $1,083.52 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.60 | |