| 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 | $135.73 | 4.794% | $142.2369 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.62 | 5.220% | $180.5786 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.83 | 8.115% | $208.4782 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.58 | 12.823% | $237.5827 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.28 | 8.295% | $219.0591 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.36 | 8.253% | $46.9385 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.26 | 12.566% | $217.5451 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.66 | $1,252.4191 | $1,252.43 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.40 | |