| 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 | $132.47 | 7.793% | $142.7934 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.59 | 6.453% | $77.2742 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.48 | 10.872% | $220.0587 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.96 | 12.557% | $228.4457 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 7.734% | $188.9116 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.35 | 8.802% | $225.6009 | $225.60 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 7.328% | $198.4387 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.09 | $1,281.5232 | $1,281.52 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.50 | |