| 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 | $135.42 | 6.412% | $144.1031 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 13.574% | $78.2979 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 4.616% | $242.2697 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.79 | 7.400% | $21.2545 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.37 | 13.649% | $140.2088 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.49 | 12.420% | $248.9991 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.56 | 13.703% | $68.8585 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.15 | $943.9916 | $943.99 | $943.95 | $944.10 | |