| 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 | $131.29 | 8.542% | $142.5048 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.56 | 4.679% | $40.3642 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.75 | 6.431% | $218.9818 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.58 | 4.367% | $184.2912 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 13.732% | $257.4779 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 6.504% | $77.3006 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.46 | 12.732% | $241.765 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.61 | $1,162.6855 | $1,162.68 | $1,162.70 | $1,162.80 | |