| 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 | $125.51 | 13.750% | $142.7676 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.95 | 9.176% | $218.2974 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.75 | 10.296% | $98.9907 | $98.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.25 | 3.138% | $235.4125 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.46 | 10.574% | $179.6385 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.62 | 10.808% | $10.6597 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.54 | 6.553% | $259.4992 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.08 | $1,145.2656 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.30 | |