| 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 | $205.74 | 12.504% | $231.4657 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.61 | 4.794% | $143.1591 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 5.585% | $97.8879 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.75 | 11.485% | $159.1448 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.52 | 9.242% | $120.7343 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 5.188% | $139.4793 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.54 | 6.230% | $251.2764 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.47 | $1,143.1475 | $1,143.15 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.20 | |