| 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 | $134.63 | 5.708% | $142.3147 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 5.404% | $17.6763 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 6.470% | $256.1881 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.45 | 7.743% | $120.0796 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.71 | 11.497% | $260.5796 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.68 | 3.194% | $113.1832 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 5.643% | $226.3824 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.15 | $1,136.4039 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.50 | |