| 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 | $127.79 | 11.352% | $142.2967 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.85 | 11.772% | $203.2574 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.46 | 4.306% | $200.7473 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.71 | 5.845% | $263.2471 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.64 | 8.148% | $19.0773 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.64 | 5.782% | $215.4145 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.78 | 5.853% | $37.8742 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.87 | $1,081.9145 | $1,081.92 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.90 | |