| 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 | $127.88 | 11.371% | $142.4212 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.31 | 6.102% | $142.5056 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.83 | 5.482% | $65.2195 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.58 | 3.551% | $208.7381 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.48 | 11.530% | $145.5243 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.99 | 5.774% | $93.0705 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 8.636% | $254.5667 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.40 | $1,052.0459 | $1,052.05 | $1,051.95 | $1,052.00 | |