| 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 | $135.86 | 4.533% | $142.0185 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.25 | 5.431% | $239.5919 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.44 | 10.214% | $259.4878 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.40 | 9.166% | $140.1691 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.25 | 9.457% | $37.489 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.85 | 10.207% | $192.6969 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.36 | 5.398% | $105.7774 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.41 | $1,117.2306 | $1,117.24 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.30 | |