| 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 | $131.56 | 8.562% | $142.8242 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.43 | 8.571% | $267.5515 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.43 | 4.506% | $215.7317 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 7.276% | $226.7278 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.36 | 4.504% | $83.9794 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.45 | 12.532% | $156.9259 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.67 | 10.429% | $48.2243 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.25 | $1,141.9648 | $1,141.96 | $1,142.00 | $1,141.90 | |