| 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 | $133.99 | 6.152% | $142.2331 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.63 | 8.375% | $106.8903 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.81 | 9.805% | $261.1273 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.42 | 4.294% | $157.922 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.68 | 12.374% | $197.4186 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.94 | 5.363% | $39.9747 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 4.627% | $131.1081 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.78 | $1,036.6741 | $1,036.67 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.60 | |