| 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 | $140.51 | 3.585% | $145.5473 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.77 | 8.603% | $36.6752 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.29 | 6.666% | $114.442 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.41 | 11.436% | $256.7597 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.88 | 13.134% | $81.3207 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.25 | 12.753% | $145.7333 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.57 | 6.869% | $264.5756 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.68 | $1,045.0538 | $1,045.06 | $1,045.10 | $1,045.00 | |