| 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 | $130.92 | 8.521% | $142.0757 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.90 | 4.488% | $245.4423 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.70 | 11.430% | $189.0967 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.55 | 6.544% | $239.2446 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.47 | 12.506% | $204.1646 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.52 | 3.738% | $70.0439 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.33 | 8.392% | $168.3653 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.39 | $1,258.4331 | $1,258.43 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |