| 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 | $134.96 | 5.333% | $142.1574 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.57 | 13.576% | $48.3493 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.29 | 7.278% | $129.0447 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.80 | 4.577% | $188.0294 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.86 | 13.284% | $122.1881 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.86 | 13.851% | $16.9183 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 7.586% | $170.6744 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.98 | $817.3616 | $817.36 | $817.35 | $817.30 | |