| 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 | $134.72 | 7.167% | $144.3754 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 9.764% | $251.9633 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.95 | 4.440% | $22.9246 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.38 | 9.395% | $260.7758 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.70 | 4.856% | $148.581 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.43 | 6.836% | $53.8774 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 5.739% | $205.472 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.05 | $1,087.9695 | $1,087.97 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.10 | |