| 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 | $131.74 | 8.560% | $143.0169 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.27 | 9.821% | $259.4741 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.38 | 3.859% | $24.2822 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.55 | 7.167% | $129.1898 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.84 | 6.223% | $119.862 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.43 | 5.726% | $256.3115 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.79 | 3.597% | $218.3721 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.00 | $1,150.5086 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.45 | $1,150.60 | |