| 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 | $130.70 | 8.842% | $142.2565 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.95 | 12.575% | $105.7642 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.89 | 12.217% | $95.261 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 8.657% | $194.0614 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.38 | 7.476% | $124.0058 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.37 | 13.797% | $56.1816 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.44 | 12.820% | $240.803 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.33 | $958.3335 | $958.33 | $958.30 | $958.50 | |