| 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 | $133.45 | 6.485% | $142.1042 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.93 | 4.196% | $236.452 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.69 | 5.803% | $261.0054 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.59 | 5.647% | $19.6398 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.48 | 3.777% | $255.7895 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.63 | 8.619% | $158.1818 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 9.850% | $18.3889 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.51 | $1,091.5616 | $1,091.56 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.60 | |