| 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 | $125.72 | 13.244% | $142.3704 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.47 | 11.570% | $260.4825 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 12.676% | $256.552 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.70 | 8.658% | $102.8991 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.94 | 10.717% | $38.6845 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.46 | 11.755% | $217.3188 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.52 | 4.417% | $223.9953 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.50 | $1,242.3026 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.40 | |