| 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 | $132.97 | 7.850% | $143.4081 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 9.572% | $274.2368 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.60 | 6.684% | $172.4013 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 13.816% | $80.1378 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.54 | 11.819% | $50.9224 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.49 | 13.585% | $128.9076 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.39 | 4.175% | $244.1758 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.68 | $1,094.1898 | $1,094.20 | $1,094.20 | $1,094.10 | |