| 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 | $130.97 | 8.749% | $142.4286 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.74 | 8.279% | $130.7361 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.42 | 10.826% | $60.3115 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 6.675% | $232.9995 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.92 | 11.435% | $163.7203 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.55 | 12.351% | $143.3037 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.64 | 6.792% | $22.0419 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.66 | $895.5416 | $895.54 | $895.55 | $895.40 | |