| 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 | $125.54 | 13.388% | $142.3473 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.49 | 3.280% | $202.9349 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.64 | 8.866% | $149.8432 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.79 | 5.145% | $254.2301 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.74 | 10.404% | $78.0998 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.40 | 10.600% | $34.7284 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 9.615% | $186.8388 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.05 | $1,049.0225 | $1,049.02 | $1,049.10 | $1,048.80 | |