| 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 | $132.43 | 7.475% | $142.3291 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.48 | 5.295% | $153.1832 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 7.762% | $259.4047 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.25 | 6.692% | $46.1443 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.63 | 11.229% | $274.3241 | $274.32 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.97 | 12.470% | $182.1677 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 5.757% | $241.6336 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.96 | $1,299.1867 | $1,299.17 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.10 | |