| 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 | $135.52 | 5.144% | $142.4911 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 10.242% | $178.0629 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.30 | 10.546% | $132.9868 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.26 | 13.145% | $268.4478 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.69 | 6.219% | $40.0339 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.51 | 12.450% | $164.7505 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.74 | 6.122% | $201.3559 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.54 | $1,128.1289 | $1,128.13 | $1,128.15 | $1,128.20 | |