| 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 | $142.46 | 13.166% | $161.2163 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 4.269% | $196.4949 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.73 | 8.778% | $147.6444 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 10.852% | $276.4427 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.62 | 4.457% | $107.1938 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.85 | 9.729% | $10.8083 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.38 | 6.228% | $142.7492 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.87 | $1,042.5496 | $1,042.54 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.40 | |