| 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 | $137.97 | 3.108% | $142.2581 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.78 | 7.469% | $216.8509 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.51 | 10.495% | $34.817 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 7.849% | $188.2073 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.80 | 5.496% | $49.3721 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.60 | 3.853% | $220.7915 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.87 | 7.548% | $218.1826 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.04 | $1,070.4795 | $1,070.48 | $1,070.45 | $1,070.60 | |