| 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 | $232.31 | 9.825% | $255.1345 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.98 | 7.174% | $139.3048 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.79 | 12.279% | $31.2023 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.35 | 11.748% | $179.1879 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.41 | 6.534% | $28.1356 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.80 | 7.425% | $247.9369 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.33 | 10.219% | $161.2835 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.97 | $1,042.1855 | $1,042.18 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.10 | |