| 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 | $142.33 | 13.863% | $162.0612 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.47 | 13.254% | $8.4601 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.36 | 12.515% | $252.4387 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.58 | 4.665% | $154.4646 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 12.488% | $178.7209 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.59 | 5.859% | $138.2413 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.95 | 7.704% | $245.5113 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.16 | $1,139.8981 | $1,139.89 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.90 | |