| 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 | $133.45 | 6.576% | $142.2257 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.92 | 11.799% | $20.0344 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.32 | 7.686% | $201.7174 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.32 | 7.526% | $242.2776 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.49 | 4.691% | $257.0059 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.30 | 13.441% | $59.3296 | $59.33 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.60 | 8.832% | $236.8184 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.40 | $1,159.4090 | $1,159.42 | $1,159.45 | $1,159.30 | |