| 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 | $131.70 | 8.496% | $142.8892 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.25 | 6.393% | $215.1798 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.99 | 12.209% | $205.3312 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.64 | 7.122% | $61.7451 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.44 | 9.518% | $122.0469 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.68 | 5.713% | $147.6599 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.68 | 9.465% | $267.839 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.38 | $1,162.6911 | $1,162.70 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.60 | |