| 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 | $138.28 | 3.162% | $142.6524 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.92 | 5.869% | $170.3644 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 7.869% | $253.2548 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.78 | 7.444% | $204.9817 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.60 | 4.368% | $178.0518 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.25 | 7.114% | $82.7456 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.59 | 8.138% | $8.2077 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.20 | $1,040.2584 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.40 | |