| 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 | $142.35 | 6.809% | $152.0426 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.30 | 5.124% | $104.3881 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.44 | 13.385% | $160.3717 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.90 | 12.774% | $161.154 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.30 | 10.632% | $252.5729 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.36 | 7.495% | $242.2507 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.75 | 13.469% | $247.0787 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.40 | $1,319.8587 | $1,319.85 | $1,319.85 | $1,320.00 | |