| 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 | $131.48 | 8.349% | $142.4573 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.44 | 5.414% | $173.3428 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.52 | 3.615% | $220.2026 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.25 | 11.799% | $18.1673 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.55 | 5.114% | $247.596 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.89 | 13.487% | $22.5726 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.48 | 7.725% | $115.7828 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.61 | $940.1214 | $940.12 | $940.10 | $940.20 | |