| 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 | $134.55 | 6.115% | $142.7777 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.46 | 7.108% | $162.2258 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.89 | 9.861% | $36.1333 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.42 | 8.173% | $116.1994 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.64 | 9.694% | $50.0643 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.37 | 7.728% | $130.7495 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.60 | 13.865% | $285.3457 | $285.35 | $285.35 | $285.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.93 | $923.4957 | $923.50 | $923.55 | $923.40 | |