| 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 | $134.58 | 5.682% | $142.2268 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.34 | 8.456% | $183.6594 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 12.319% | $221.0213 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.69 | 4.730% | $78.2228 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.71 | 4.646% | $31.0903 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.91 | 8.835% | $240.4274 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.76 | 4.219% | $201.9347 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.77 | $1,098.5827 | $1,098.58 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.50 | |