| 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 | $133.88 | 6.665% | $142.8031 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.48 | 5.824% | $130.6715 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.52 | 4.714% | $165.9926 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.72 | 5.293% | $49.1929 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.31 | 8.533% | $269.4983 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.84 | 3.686% | $14.3501 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.57 | 10.715% | $267.4542 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.32 | $1,039.9627 | $1,039.95 | $1,039.95 | $1,040.10 | |