| 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 | $135.95 | 4.625% | $142.2377 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.35 | 7.132% | $120.3628 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.74 | 8.433% | $210.0781 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 10.480% | $272.6315 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 4.545% | $143.7807 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.67 | 9.676% | $176.2164 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.42 | 11.420% | $197.6814 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.43 | $1,262.9886 | $1,262.99 | $1,263.05 | $1,263.00 | |