| 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 | $130.97 | 8.550% | $142.1679 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.55 | 12.824% | $134.8811 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 13.262% | $260.0722 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.69 | 7.706% | $249.544 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.72 | 11.681% | $30.958 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.29 | 11.331% | $260.8374 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.85 | 10.257% | $157.5021 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.69 | $1,235.9627 | $1,235.96 | $1,235.95 | $1,236.00 | |