| 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 | $130.92 | 8.629% | $142.2171 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.36 | 4.386% | $218.5425 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.34 | 5.349% | $151.0073 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.69 | 3.821% | $158.5243 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.26 | 4.134% | $234.5722 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.82 | 3.231% | $84.4636 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.45 | 5.530% | $195.7054 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.84 | $1,185.0324 | $1,185.03 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.00 | |