| 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 | $131.34 | 8.359% | $142.3187 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.81 | 8.584% | $241.936 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.27 | 10.621% | $234.8152 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.78 | 5.528% | $147.507 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.54 | 6.600% | $204.1816 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 8.140% | $41.7096 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.30 | 11.739% | $30.5047 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.61 | $1,042.9728 | $1,042.98 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.90 | |