| 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 | $116.31 | 11.628% | $129.8345 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.94 | 12.625% | $160.9862 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.39 | 3.306% | $36.56 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.89 | 5.673% | $145.7125 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 11.368% | $40.6493 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.50 | 3.323% | $242.2924 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.40 | 5.704% | $238.2568 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.93 | $994.2917 | $994.29 | $994.30 | $994.30 | |