| 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 | $135.88 | 5.351% | $143.1509 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.97 | 3.780% | $115.1647 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.87 | 12.375% | $233.5939 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 3.154% | $118.1732 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.26 | 11.764% | $154.5249 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.29 | 5.125% | $213.7086 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.89 | 5.131% | $99.7588 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.72 | $1,078.0750 | $1,078.06 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.20 | |