| 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 | $131.79 | 8.152% | $142.5335 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.72 | 3.584% | $211.0213 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.63 | 10.388% | $185.0434 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.98 | 4.394% | $120.0322 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.88 | 4.622% | $101.3578 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.85 | 4.398% | $40.5586 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.25 | 12.795% | $241.6633 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.10 | $1,042.2101 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | |