| 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 | $130.37 | 9.263% | $142.4462 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.81 | 5.468% | $110.541 | $110.54 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 6.850% | $145.6472 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.29 | 4.759% | $101.92 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.26 | 7.329% | $105.4615 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.43 | 12.524% | $232.2833 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.58 | 4.412% | $236.5767 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,074.8759 | $1,074.88 | $1,074.90 | $1,074.80 | |