| 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 | 8.227% | $142.0479 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.55 | 12.786% | $22.0497 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.97 | 6.121% | $253.5974 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.74 | 10.188% | $34.9737 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.27 | 13.842% | $24.2142 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.72 | 13.851% | $259.2615 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.32 | 10.255% | $83.0441 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.82 | $819.1885 | $819.18 | $819.15 | $819.10 | |