| 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 | $131.25 | 8.375% | $142.2422 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.36 | 6.620% | $112.3348 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.41 | 13.435% | $176.2893 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.62 | 4.162% | $235.0103 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.82 | 7.793% | $178.7424 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.76 | 4.363% | $181.3411 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.94 | 13.319% | $29.3949 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.16 | $1,055.3550 | $1,055.34 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.20 | |