| 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 | $135.25 | 5.171% | $142.2438 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 12.831% | $136.8414 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.44 | 9.675% | $266.9928 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.55 | 13.645% | $190.4122 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.63 | 8.546% | $109.2298 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.71 | 8.233% | $84.1079 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.91 | 6.604% | $68.1306 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.77 | $997.9585 | $997.95 | $998.00 | $997.80 | |