| 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 | $130.25 | 9.258% | $142.3085 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.86 | 9.432% | $141.0141 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 4.394% | $145.4 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.54 | 5.865% | $144.5481 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.80 | 5.148% | $49.2093 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.35 | 12.391% | $26.2433 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.57 | 7.601% | $228.7274 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.65 | $877.4507 | $877.45 | $877.45 | $877.30 | |