| 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 | $131.73 | 8.423% | $142.8256 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.80 | 11.736% | $280.2339 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 7.797% | $258.6589 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.63 | 12.662% | $214.7676 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.91 | 7.482% | $247.1119 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.63 | 4.864% | $126.4974 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.55 | 6.511% | $39.9949 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.20 | $1,310.0902 | $1,310.09 | $1,310.10 | $1,310.10 | |