| 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 | $135.50 | 5.274% | $142.6463 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.98 | 7.566% | $86.0313 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 4.456% | $241.8992 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.81 | 7.673% | $130.0798 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.71 | 4.323% | $170.7872 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.78 | 13.385% | $275.2761 | $275.28 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.83 | 3.619% | $13.2943 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.19 | $1,060.0142 | $1,060.02 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.00 | |