| 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 | $131.83 | 8.219% | $142.6651 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.53 | 9.847% | $186.2236 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.94 | 8.250% | $144.9901 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 3.670% | $116.6599 | $116.66 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 6.474% | $237.7884 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.51 | 8.242% | $217.036 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.51 | 5.275% | $8.9589 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.18 | $1,054.3220 | $1,054.33 | $1,054.30 | $1,054.40 | |