| 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 | $128.75 | 10.385% | $142.1207 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.33 | 4.284% | $250.6257 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.86 | 6.513% | $37.1304 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 4.103% | $108.8917 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 12.120% | $8.3193 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.34 | 10.669% | $190.727 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.94 | 7.631% | $244.2578 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.24 | $982.0726 | $982.08 | $982.10 | $982.00 | |