| 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 | $131.43 | 8.151% | $142.1429 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.64 | 8.190% | $167.305 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.77 | 3.125% | $247.2628 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.27 | 7.323% | $204.2035 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.35 | 5.443% | $158.5336 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.55 | 5.195% | $240.4232 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.73 | 7.233% | $79.0629 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.74 | $1,238.9339 | $1,238.92 | $1,238.90 | $1,238.90 | |