| 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 | $142.92 | 9.321% | $156.2416 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.90 | 3.284% | $44.3088 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.84 | 7.595% | $144.0051 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.87 | 3.366% | $201.4293 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.29 | 12.695% | $105.1332 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.59 | 6.407% | $91.0738 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 10.496% | $270.4721 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.19 | $1,012.6639 | $1,012.66 | $1,012.65 | $1,012.60 | |