| 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 | $135.46 | 5.444% | $142.8344 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.86 | 12.484% | $74.082 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.53 | 6.478% | $241.2046 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.35 | 9.486% | $112.0589 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.37 | 11.667% | $259.4806 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.25 | 12.163% | $262.7418 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 9.737% | $270.8529 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.64 | $1,363.2552 | $1,363.24 | $1,363.30 | $1,363.30 | |