| 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 | $131.94 | 7.665% | $142.0532 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.72 | 6.177% | $260.8981 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.50 | 12.158% | $127.2993 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.92 | 5.312% | $104.1746 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.98 | 13.773% | $13.63 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.81 | 3.325% | $177.5227 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 9.350% | $253.2655 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,078.8434 | $1,078.84 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.90 | |