| 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 | $133.63 | 6.429% | $142.2211 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.96 | 13.677% | $209.1202 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.58 | 6.470% | $114.5404 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.36 | 11.811% | $259.804 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.53 | 3.389% | $109.1064 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.72 | 4.856% | $152.7962 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.54 | 10.352% | $101.0162 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.32 | $1,088.6045 | $1,088.61 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | |