| 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 | $131.81 | 8.142% | $142.542 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.38 | 4.710% | $81.0246 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 12.471% | $81.6877 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 9.750% | $81.1931 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.76 | 9.815% | $12.9142 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.90 | 5.390% | $201.1895 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 7.144% | $255.6027 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.02 | $856.1538 | $856.14 | $856.15 | $856.10 | |