| 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 | $131.66 | 6.525% | $140.2508 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 12.402% | $161.3643 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.84 | 3.156% | $156.6321 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.32 | 8.548% | $212.016 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.91 | 7.733% | $217.5237 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.52 | 10.525% | $155.3097 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.25 | 10.245% | $243.9171 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.06 | $1,287.0137 | $1,287.01 | $1,286.95 | $1,287.00 | |