| 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 | $130.86 | 8.700% | $142.2448 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.32 | 6.649% | $178.4451 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.38 | 6.501% | $244.292 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.43 | 7.434% | $69.2197 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.65 | 6.583% | $120.0657 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.78 | 9.281% | $224.8784 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.44 | 9.139% | $166.3715 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.86 | $1,145.5172 | $1,145.52 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.50 | |