| 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 | $142.25 | 6.471% | $151.455 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.58 | 13.285% | $247.6184 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.75 | 7.385% | $95.3042 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.58 | 7.218% | $260.0894 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.45 | 8.105% | $143.1851 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 3.527% | $52.0741 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.99 | 9.366% | $92.9502 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.90 | $1,042.6764 | $1,042.68 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.80 | |