| 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 | $131.31 | 8.562% | $142.5528 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.78 | 4.525% | $214.0463 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.46 | 3.404% | $201.0794 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.57 | 11.294% | $135.3001 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.59 | 8.465% | $47.2799 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.98 | 13.803% | $60.2928 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.73 | 10.346% | $208.256 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.42 | $1,008.8073 | $1,008.81 | $1,008.85 | $1,008.90 | |