| 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 | $134.34 | 6.606% | $143.2145 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.83 | 12.422% | $268.4975 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 10.136% | $87.3489 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.87 | 13.628% | $227.1083 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.27 | 3.810% | $54.2615 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.43 | 5.252% | $149.9104 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 7.726% | $157.8725 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.60 | $1,088.2136 | $1,088.21 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.20 | |