| 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 | $130.97 | 8.605% | $142.24 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.86 | 3.834% | $39.3116 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.44 | 5.124% | $231.7353 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.32 | 5.722% | $95.4881 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.92 | 5.866% | $32.7338 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 8.697% | $158.415 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.71 | 11.548% | $181.4998 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.96 | $881.4236 | $881.43 | $881.45 | $881.30 | |