| 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 | $131.84 | 10.206% | $145.2956 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.82 | 12.702% | $86.5777 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.41 | 4.515% | $253.3548 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.84 | 3.855% | $78.7636 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.84 | 12.483% | $237.1592 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.45 | 11.677% | $126.6976 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.49 | 5.222% | $206.7507 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.69 | $1,134.5992 | $1,134.60 | $1,134.60 | $1,134.80 | |