| 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 | $138.58 | 3.375% | $143.2571 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.65 | 4.732% | $236.3278 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.50 | 3.556% | $10.8734 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.55 | 7.500% | $219.8913 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 8.270% | $246.5741 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.88 | 9.826% | $8.6543 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.49 | 5.130% | $159.2614 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.39 | $1,024.8394 | $1,024.83 | $1,024.80 | $1,025.00 | |